Help mapping your 1&1 domain
Already own a domain through 1&1?
Great! With about.me Pro, you can bring your 1&1 domain to about.me and connect it to your about.
Step 1
Log in to your 1&1 account at 1and1.com. If you're already logged in, simply click the "Use Your Domain" button in the "Use Your Domain" box front and center.
Step 2
Choose the 2nd option, "DNS" to get to your DNS settings.
Step 3
In your DNS settings, you'll see quite a few entries! Don't worry, you can delete most of
A. To keep things simple, delete all the A, AAA and CNAME Records, except for the A Record under "Type" that has @ as the "Host Name."
B. Click the gear under "Actions" on the right for the A Record with @ as the "Host Name." Click "Edit Record." Then, copy and paste 52.2.64.1 in the "Value" box and click "Save." (Copy and paste that number just as it is -- be sure there are no extra periods
C. Click the blue "Add record" button above your records and choose "CNAME." Type in "www" in the "Host Name" box and your 1&1 domain in the "Points to" box and click "Save." -- double check your spelling!
(Pay particularly close attention to the CNAME and A Records -- there should be no other IP addresses or A records in this view)
How your Host Records should look 👇 but with your domain in the CNAME Record Value --
Step 4
Head back
Step 5
You're all set to go! Go to your new domain and check out how beautiful your new page is 😎If it's not working yet, go eat a delicious sandwich, take a walk, pet your dog, and then come back 😉 Just a reminder that your domain may take up to 48 hours to fully connect.
If you still have a few questions about your domain management or DNS settings, check out 1&1's help article on editing their domain settings.