Forwarding a new domain to an existing Address

How to Forward a New Domain to an Existing Website or Page

If you’ve registered a new domain and want it to automatically send visitors to an existing site or specific page (for example: a promotion, landing page, or your Dealer Studio site), you can use domain forwarding/redirects.

This guide walks you through the steps using common domain registrar interfaces. While the exact button names may vary by provider, the concepts are the same.

Before You Begin

✅ You need:

• Login access to your domain registrar (where you purchased your domain)
  Examples: GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, Crazy Domains, Bluehost, Cloudflare, etc.

• The destination URL you want your new domain to forward to
  Example:
  https://www.yourexistingdomain.com/pages/EXAMPLE-EOFY-SALE

Step-by-Step: Forwarding a New Domain

1. Log In to Your Domain Registrar

1. Go to the website of your domain registrar.

2. Sign in with your account credentials.

2. Go to Your Domain Settings

1. Open your list of domains (often labeled My Domains, Domain List, or Manage Domains).

2. Click on the domain you want to forward (e.g., www.mynewdomain.com).

3. Find the Redirect / Forwarding Settings

Look for one of the following options (names vary by provider):

• Domain Forwarding

• Forwarding

• Redirects

• Manage Redirects

• URL Forwarding

If you cannot find it, use the registrar’s search bar or support docs (search their help for “forwarding”).

4. Add Your Forwarding Rule

Here’s what you’ll usually be asked to enter:

FieldWhat To EnterForward To / Destination URLhttps://www.yourexistingdomain.com/...Type of RedirectPermanent (301)Forwarding OptionsChoose Forward only (or Forward with masking if offered and you need the original URL hidden)

Example:
Forward www.mynewdomain.com → https://www.myexistingsite.com/pages/EXAMPLE-EOFY-SALE

5. Save Your Changes

Click Save, Update, Add, or Confirm (the label may differ).

6. Wait for the Redirect to Take Effect

Domain forwards often update quickly, but may take anywhere from a few minutes up to 24–48 hours to propagate globally.

Tips & Best Practices

✅ Use a Permanent (301) Redirect

A 301 redirect tells browsers and search engines that your domain has permanently moved. This helps with SEO and bookmarking.

? Avoid Redirect Loops

Don’t forward a domain to itself or to another redirect chain — this can cause errors like “Too Many Redirects.”

? HTTPS / SSL

If your destination site uses HTTPS (recommended), make sure:

• The destination URL begins with https://

• Your forwarding registrar supports HTTPS forwarding

Examples by Registrar (Common Flows)

GoDaddy

1. Sign in → My Products → Domains

2. Next to your domain, select Manage DNS

3. Scroll to Forwarding → Domain

4. Enter your forwarding details → Save

Google Domains

1. Sign in → My Domains

2. Click your domain → Website

3. Under Redirect add the destination → Save

Cloudflare

1. Sign in → DNS

2. Click Page Rules

3. Add a rule like:
   *mynewdomain.com/* → Forward to https://yourexdomain.com/$1

4. Save and deploy

Note: Cloudflare uses Page Rules for redirects instead of a native forwarding feature.

Need Help?

If you have questions about where to find the forwarding settings on your specific registrar, contact:

• Your domain provider support

• Dealer Studio Support (include the domain name and destination URL you want to forward to)

You’re now ready to forward your new domain to an existing site or landing page quickly and safely! ?