Google Site DNS Pointing

To point your domain to site.google.com, you'll need to configure the DNS (Domain Name System) settings for your domain. The specific steps may vary depending on your domain registrar, but here's a general overview of the process:


1. Log in to your domain registrar's website. This is where you purchased or manage your domain.


2. Look for the DNS management or domain management section. It may be called something like "DNS settings," "Domain settings," or "Manage DNS."


3. Locate the DNS records for your domain. You'll typically see a list of various record types such as A, CNAME, MX, etc.


4. Create a new CNAME record. A CNAME (Canonical Name) record allows you to map a subdomain (or the root domain) to another domain. If you want to point the root domain (e.g., example.com) to site.google.com, leave the "Name" field blank or enter "@".


5. Set the "Value" or "Points to" field to "ghs.googlehosted.com". This is the destination to which your domain will be pointed.


6. Save the changes and wait for the DNS changes to propagate. It usually takes some time (up to 24-48 hours) for the changes to take effect globally.


Once the DNS changes have propagated, accessing your domain (e.g., example.com) in a web browser should redirect visitors to your site hosted on site.google.com.


It's worth noting that while pointing your domain to site.google.com will redirect visitors to your Google Site, the URL displayed in the browser's address bar may still show site.google.com. If you want a custom domain to be displayed in the address bar, you may need to consider other options like domain mapping or using a different web hosting service that allows custom domains.


Remember to consult your domain registrar's documentation or contact their support if you encounter any difficulties or need specific instructions tailored to their platform.