To use your own domain with a Framer site — including a domain you previously used for WordPress — you add the domain inside Framer, then update your DNS records at your registrar to point to Framer. It's a two-part job: tell Framer the domain, then tell your domain where Framer lives. Here's the whole process in plain steps.
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Before you start
You'll need two things: your Framer site (on a plan that allows custom domains) and access to wherever your domain's DNS is managed — usually your domain registrar or your current web host. If the domain currently points to a WordPress site, that's fine; you're simply redirecting it to Framer instead.
Step 1: Add your domain in Framer
- Open your Framer project and go to Site Settings.
- Find the Domains section.
- Enter your custom domain (for example, yourbusiness.com) and add it.
Framer will then show you the DNS records you need to add — typically an A record for your root domain (yourbusiness.com) and a CNAME record for the www version. Keep this screen open; you'll copy these values in the next step.
Step 2: Update your DNS records
Now go to wherever your domain's DNS is managed — your registrar (like Namecheap, GoDaddy or your local provider) or your host.
- Open the DNS settings for your domain.
- Add the A record Framer gave you, pointing your root domain to Framer's IP address.
- Add the CNAME record for www, pointing to the address Framer provided.
- Remove any old A or CNAME records that point the domain to your previous WordPress host, so they don't conflict.
- Save your changes.
Removing the old records is the step people forget — if the domain still points to WordPress as well as Framer, it can load the wrong site.
Step 3: Wait for it to connect
DNS changes aren't instant. They usually take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours to spread across the internet (occasionally up to 48 hours). During this time, go back to Framer's domain settings and check the status — it will confirm once the connection is verified and your site is live on your domain, with a secure HTTPS certificate added automatically.
Moving from WordPress? A quick note
If you're switching a domain from WordPress to Framer, your old WordPress site doesn't disappear — it just stops being shown at that domain once DNS points to Framer. If you had content ranking on Google under that WordPress site, remember that changing platforms can affect your SEO: keep your important URLs consistent, or set up redirects, so you don't lose the rankings you built. Getting this migration right is exactly the kind of thing we help businesses with.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to connect a domain to Framer?
Usually a few minutes to a few hours after you update your DNS, though it can occasionally take up to 48 hours to fully propagate. Framer shows the connection status while it verifies.
Do I need to cancel my WordPress hosting first?
Not necessarily. Once your DNS points to Framer, the domain loads your Framer site. You can keep or cancel the old WordPress hosting separately — just make sure you've saved anything you need from it first.
Will connecting a custom domain give me HTTPS?
Yes. Framer automatically provisions an SSL certificate for your custom domain, so your site loads securely over HTTPS once connected.
Can I lose my Google rankings when switching to Framer?
You can if URLs change and no redirects are set up. Keep your key page URLs the same or redirect old ones to new ones to preserve the SEO you've built. If in doubt, get help before switching.
Switching platforms and worried about losing rankings? Talk to us first — we handle migrations without losing your SEO. See our web development service.
