How can I use my own domain with the Vendio Store?
There are a few different options for how to do this. Please note that the easiest option is usually option 2 (pointing your domain):
1. If you would like to continue using your current web hosting provider, then all you will need to do is log in to your Vendio account and go to "Stores" > "Name and Domain" > "Already have a domain?". Then click the link for "instructions", download the small file, and follow the steps.
2. If you would like to point your website to your Vendio store just edit the DNS settings and set up the www and @ entries as CNAMEs to stores.vendio.com.
Example CNAME records:
www CNAME stores.vendio.com
@ CNAME stores.vendio.com
When you’re done send us a message by going to “Help” > “Contact Us” > “Request Support” so we can complete the pointing process for you.
3. If you would like to host the domain through Vendio, then first be sure that the domain is eligible for transfer:
A. The domain must have been registered for at least 60 days and been with the current registrar for at least 60 days.
B. Ensure that the domain is "unlocked" / "available for transfer" at the current registrar.
Next, please enter your credit card information into your Vendio account if it is not there already. There is a $16.95 per year charge for the domain hosting, and a credit card will need to be on file before we can host the domain. You may place a credit card on file for your account by going to "My Vendio" --> "My Account" --> "Account & Billing Info". Once you have done this, please send us a message by going to “Help” > “Contact Us” > “Request Support” and let us know you want to transfer the domain to be hosted on Vendio. Also confirm your Vendio account ID, the domain name to transfer, and the transfer authorization key from your current registrar.
4. Or, if you would prefer to register a completely different domain to use with your Vendio account, instead go to "Stores" --> "Name and Domain" --> select the "Register a new domain" option and follow the steps.
