This guide explains how to replace the main domain name associated with a Website (excluding Starter hosting) hosted on Infomaniak, in case you want to change your business name or modify the spelling, for example.

Introduction

• It is not possible to simply modify the spelling of the domain name in question.
• You must own the new domain name and install it in place of the current one by performing a switch (see below).
• After making changes to the domain name, it may be necessary to adapt the website content.
• You can also rename your Web Hosting product in the Infomaniak Manager, but changing the name of a hosting account has absolutely no impact on the URLs of the websites.
• During this operation, the statistics are reset.

Changing the website's domain name

Prerequisites

• Prepare the new domain name (if necessary, you must purchase it).
• Install a valid SSL certificate; otherwise, the switch will not be offered.
• If the desired change is more of a "subdomain" to "main domain" type (dev.domain.xyz → domain.xyz, for example), then refer to this other guide.

Next, to replace the domain name assigned to the website with another domain name:

1. Click here to access your website management in the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
2. Click directly on the name assigned to the website in question:
   
3. Then, click on the down arrow ‍ to expand the Domains section of this website:
   
4. Review this other guide (especially its Prerequisites) to link the new domain name to your website:
   • This new linked domain will replace the current primary domain name after the switch you will perform below.
5. Once the new domain name is linked to your website, click on the action menu ⋮ to the right of it.
6. Choose Set as primary domain:
   
7. If necessary, delete the old domain name and its variants that have become alias domains (and are no longer primary domains).

If you are using an SSL certificate, you will need to update it so that it includes the added aliases.

If you are using the dedicated IP option, you must uninstall it and then reinstall it after performing the domain switch.

Adapt the website content to the new domain name

In some cases, the web application used to develop the site may need some adjustments to function with the new domain name. Click on the link corresponding to your site's development to adapt the content:

• WordPress
• Joomla
• Prestashop
• application offered in WordPress & Apps