How to Redirect Domains from www to Non-www Using Google Domains

How to Redirect Domains from www to Non-www Using Google Domains

This guide will help you redirect your domain from the "www" version to the non-www version using Google Domains. The process is similar for other DNS hosts.

Note: Ensure that both the "www" and non-www versions of your domain are configured in your account.

Part 1: Setting Up the Domain

Step 1: Add Your Domain

1. Navigate to:
   Settings > Domains > Add Domain

2. Add Your Domain:

   • Enter the non-www version of your domain (e.g., thedemoaccount.com).

   • You’ll see an option to add the www version of your domain. Turn on the toggle to add it as well.

Step 2: Proceed with Configuration

• Option 1: Automatic Setup:

  • Click the “Continue” button, and the system will automatically configure the DNS settings.

• Option 2: Manual Setup:

  • Select “Add record manually.”

  • Create the DNS records provided by the system in your domain’s DNS settings.

Step 3: Verify Domain Addition

• Ensure that both the www and non-www versions of your domain appear in the list of domains in your account.

Part 2: Setting Up the URL Redirect

Step 1: Access URL Redirect Settings

• Navigate to:
  Settings > URL Redirects

Step 2: Add a Redirect

1. Click on:
   Add a Redirect

2. Configure Redirect:

   • Domain Field:
     Select the www version of your domain.

   • Path Field:
     Leave this field blank.

   • Redirect Type:
     Choose “All.”

   • Target Domain Field:
     Select the non-www version of your domain.

3. Finalize Redirect:

   • Click Add Redirect to save the settings.

Part 3: Testing the Sub-Domain Forwarding

1. Connect the Non-www Domain:

   • Go to your funnels/websites and connect the non-www domain in the settings.

2. Test the Redirect:

   • Open a new browser tab and try accessing your site with the www domain. It should automatically redirect to the non-www version.

Domain Redirection Visibility

Google Domains provides a feature that makes it easy to see where your domains are redirected. When you hover over any domain name in the domain listing, a string will appear, informing you of the specific URL the domain redirects to (e.g., "This domain is redirected to newexample.com").

This feature is especially useful for businesses managing multiple domain redirects, as it helps everyone involved quickly understand the current redirection settings, reducing confusion and errors in domain management.