Securing a custom domain is a vital step for establishing your online presence and brand identity. ClickFunnels simplifies this process by serving as a bridge to IONOS, a reputable third-party domain registrar. While ClickFunnels does not offer an internal domain registration service, it integrates with IONOS to facilitate domain purchases. When you initiate a domain purchase in ClickFunnels, you will be redirected to IONOS to complete the purchase. This article will guide you through each step of buying a new domain via ClickFunnels, using IONOS’s services to ensure a smooth and efficient experience.
IMPORTANT
ClickFunnels 2.0 does not offer a domain registrar service internally.
Domains purchased through ClickFunnels are actually purchased and managed through IONOS.
The domain DNS records and other domain settings must be managed from within your IONOS account.
WARNING
We currently do not support Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). Special characters are letters that are not in the English alphabet. Some examples of special characters are æ, ø, å, ö, ä, ü and é.
Domain names with trademarked phrases cannot be added or used in ClickFunnels. Click here to view restricted phrase list.
Requirements
A ClickFunnels account
Buying a Domain Through ClickFunnels
Navigate to Workspace Settings in the left-side menu.
Select Domains from the “Workspace Settings” menu.
Click the “Buy Domain” button in the top-right corner of the page.
Type the domain name you want to buy into the text field and click the “Search” button to check availability in IONOS in a new tab.
From the IONOS tab, click the “Add to cart” button.
WARNING
You must complete the remaining steps and complete the checkout through IONOS. If you stray from these steps or leave this IONOS page during this process, your domain will not automatically be connected to your ClickFunnels Workspace.
Click the Continue button at the bottom-right corner of the page, then follow the checkout prompts and choose your optional add-ons according to your preference.
Congratulations! You now know how to buy a domain in IONOS, connected to ClickFunnels.
Frequently Asked Questions (Domain FAQ)
I already have a website. Can I connect the same domain with ClickFunnels?
No, a domain or subdomain can only be used with one platform at a time. For example, if your domain is connected to Shopify, it cannot be used with ClickFunnels or vice versa.
Do I have to purchase SSL?
No, ClickFunnels will generate and verify SSL during the domain setup process. You do not need to purchase SSL separately.
How many funnels can I connect with one Domain?
There is no limit to the number of funnels you can connect to a single domain.
Can I create custom emails associated with the domain in ClickFunnels?
Yes, during the domain setup process, ClickFunnels will prompt you to add email DNS records, allowing you to create custom emails within your workspace. Learn more here.