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What is a domain?

Your domain is your website’s address on the internet (like www.yourcoachingbusiness.com). It’s how athletes and parents find you online and a key part of your professional brand. CoachIQ makes it simple to either purchase a new domain or connect one you already own.
Good news: CoachIQ handles all the technical setup - you just need to provide access to your domain provider account. We’ll take care of the DNS settings, SSL certificates, and everything else.

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Choose your path

Get a New Domain

Purchase a professional domain through our partner Namecheap with exclusive discounts. Perfect if you’re just starting out.

Connect Existing Domain

Already have a domain? Choose your provider below to connect it to your CoachIQ website in just a few steps.

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Connect your existing domain

Select your domain provider for specific step-by-step instructions:

Wix Domain

Moving from Wix? We’ll show you exactly how to point your Wix domain to CoachIQ.

GoDaddy Domain

Connect your GoDaddy domain with our detailed walkthrough of their domain manager.

Squarespace Domain

Transitioning from Squarespace? Follow our guide to redirect your domain to CoachIQ.

Namecheap Domain

Already use Namecheap? Connect your domain quickly with our streamlined process.

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Using a different provider?

DNS & Permissions

If your provider isn’t listed above, use our universal DNS guide. Works with any domain provider including Bluehost, HostGator, Domain.com, and others.

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What you’ll need

Before connecting your domain:
  • Access to your domain provider account (login credentials)
  • About 10-15 minutes to complete the setup
  • Your CoachIQ website should be published and ready
Important: After connecting, domain changes can take up to 48 hours to fully propagate across the internet, though most complete within 2-4 hours.

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Common questions

While not required, a custom domain (like www.elitebasketballtraining.com) looks more professional than a generic URL and helps build trust with parents and athletes. It’s one of the quickest ways to establish credibility for your coaching business.
The setup process takes about 10-15 minutes. After you complete the steps, it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 48 hours for your domain to fully connect (this is called DNS propagation). Most domains connect within 2-4 hours.
Absolutely! If you already have a domain with any provider, you can connect it to your CoachIQ website. You’ll keep ownership of your domain - we’re just pointing it to display your CoachIQ site.
No problem! Our DNS & Permissions guide provides universal instructions that work with any domain provider. You’ll just need to access your provider’s DNS settings.
Yes! Connecting your domain to CoachIQ only affects your website. Your email settings remain unchanged and will continue working normally through your current email provider.

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Quick troubleshooting

Domain not connecting? If your domain hasn’t connected after 48 hours:
  • Double-check the DNS settings match exactly what we provided
  • Ensure there are no typos in the CNAME or A records
  • Clear your browser cache and try accessing your domain
  • Check our DNS & Permissions guide for detailed troubleshooting
Still having issues? Contact support with your domain name and we’ll help resolve it.

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Pro tips for your domain

Best practices for coaching domains:
  • Keep it short and memorable (under 15 characters is ideal)
  • Include your sport or location if possible (e.g., chicagobasketball.com)
  • Stick with .com when available - it’s still the most trusted extension
  • Avoid hyphens or numbers if possible - they’re harder to remember
  • Match your domain to your business name for brand consistency

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Ready to get started?

Choose whether you want to purchase a new domain or connect an existing one using the guides above. Remember, CoachIQ handles all the technical configuration - you just need to provide access to your domain account. Need additional help? Check our DNS & Permissions guide for technical details or contact our support team for assistance with complex domain setups.