domain pointing

I have 2 domains and the first one It looks like I can point to another site but it's my second one I would like to point elswewhere. How can I make this one point elsewehere do I need to call support?

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Where is elsewhere? Outer space?

You can use these instructions to point your domain to your Sitebuilder Plus site:
If you are using Homestead Sitebuilder Plus
If you have multiple sites in your account, you will need to specify which one your domain points to.
Log in to your Homestead account.
In the left navigation menu, click Domains.
Find your domain name in the list and click Change Site Association.
Select your Sitebuilder Plus site from the drop-down menu and click Save.
If this is a new association, you may also need to go to Websites Manager, select your site, and click Publish.
If you registered your domain with another provider
You must update your domain's DNS settings to point to your Sitebuilder site. You can generally find this information in your site editor's dashboard.
Log in to your Sitebuilder account and find the correct IP address and CNAME record needed for your domain.
Log in to your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Crazy Domains).
Find the DNS Management settings for your domain.
Create a new "A" record with an empty or @ host field that points to the Sitebuilder IP address.
Create a new CNAME record for www that points to your Sitebuilder site.
Save your changes. It can take up to 72 hours for the changes to take effect.
If your domain was already associated
If you suddenly see this error, you may be experiencing a DNS lookup issue or need to clear your browser's cache.
Clear your cache: A stored version of your site in your browser's cache can prevent you from seeing the updated, live version.
Check DNS status: Check the CNAME status with a tool like https://www.ipvoid.com/dig-dns-lookup/ to verify your domain records are active.
Contact support: If the issue persists, contact your Sitebuilder provider's customer support for help.

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Thanks for the reply. I have two domains the first one will allow me to point it to another site but the second one will not.

I want to point the second one to a you tube channel and do away with the website.

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Yes, you can point a domain to a YouTube channel by using your domain registrar's settings to create a URL redirect or a CNAME record, which will forward visitors from your domain to your YouTube channel's URL. This can replace the need for a separate website, but it's important to note that the YouTube channel URL will be what appears in the browser's address bar unless a "masking" feature is used.

Steps to point a domain to your YouTube channel

This video demonstrates how to point a domain name directly to your YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/tFHI1lx6tao?si=9qebfSrEgArMBUVW

My Andy Buck

YouTube · Jan 25, 2025

Find your YouTube Channel ID: Go to your channel's settings and find your unique Channel ID.
Log in to your domain registrar: Access your account where your domain name is registered.
Configure your domain's DNS settings: Navigate to the DNS management or advanced settings for your domain.
Set up a redirect:
- Using a redirect: Some domain providers have a "Redirect" or "Forwarding" option. Enter your domain and set the destination URL to your YouTube channel's URL. You can often choose between a permanent (301) or temporary (302) redirect.
- Using a CNAME record: This method is often used for subdomains (e.g., www.yourdomain.com).
  - Add a CNAME record with the "Name" set to www.
  - Set the "Target" to alias.redirect.name.
  - Create a TXT record with the "Name" set to _redirect.www and the "Target" set to the URL of your YouTube channel.
Save your changes: Apply the new settings. It can take some time (up to 48 hours) for the changes to propagate across the internet.

Considerations

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  Using a simple redirect will show your YouTube channel's URL in the address bar when someone visits your domain.

Search engine optimization (SEO):

While you won't have your own website to optimize, your YouTube channel will still be discoverable on search engines.
Domain masking:

Some providers offer "forwarding with masking," which attempts to keep your domain name in the address bar, but this can lead to a blank page on some sites and is generally not recommended

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