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How do I set up or change a destination for the domain?


To point the domain to your web space follow the instructions below.

Step 1:

Log in to the 1&1 Control Panel using your Customer ID OR domain name and your password

If you have only one package, you will land on the Administration page. If you have more than one package, select the package in question to reach its Administration page.

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Step 2:

Click the Domains link from the Domains & Webspace panel.

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Step 3:

Check the box next to the domain to select it and then click the Destination button above the list of domains.

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Step 4:

Click the Edit button next to Destination.

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Step 5:

You may now choose to point the domain to an Existing directory (an existing folder) or you can Create new directory (create a new folder). Please reference the correct section below:

Existing Directory


arrow image Select Home Directory from the Destination drop-down box.
arrow image Select Existing directory from the Home Directory drop-down box.
arrow image Select the folder that holds the website's files from the Existing directory drop down box.

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arrow image Click the OK button to save your changes.

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Create New Directory


arrow image Select Home Directory from the Destination drop-down box.
arrow image Select Create new directory from the Home Directory drop-down box.
arrow image Enter a name in the Create New Directory text box for the folder to use for the website's files.
arrow image Click the OK button to save your changes.

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Step 6:

A confirmation page is displayed that the domain should update in about 10 minutes.

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Please Note:
Your web space has now been setup, allow the system 1 hour to update and then whenever you enter the original domain name (e. g., party.1and1faq.co.uk) it will load the start page in your directory.


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