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Do you already own a domain name? If you would like to use it here on OPTe.io all you need to do is point your existing domain to your site.
(Haven’t purchased your custom\u00a0domain yet? It’s e<\/a><\/strong>as<\/a><\/strong>y.<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n

Domain Mapping<\/h2>\n

Domain Mapping is how your custom domain directs to this site.
mysite.opte.io = yoursite.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first steps happen at your domain name’s registrar account. This is where you’ve purchased your custom domain.<\/p>\n

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Step 1. CNAME Host Record<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Choose one of three options:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Create a CNAME Host Record At Your Domain Registrar:<\/strong><\/h4>\n