How do I change my website URL?

Update your wedding website address by changing the subdomain or connecting a custom domain.

Short answer: Go to Settings to change your wedsites.com subdomain or add a custom domain.

Changing your subdomain

Your default URL looks like: yournames.wedsites.com

To change it:

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Find the Subdomain field
  3. Enter your new preferred subdomain
  4. Click Save

Subdomain availability

  • Subdomains must be unique across all WedSites users
  • If your preferred subdomain is taken, try variations like "john-and-jane" or "thesmiths2024"
  • Only letters, numbers, and hyphens are allowed

Using a custom domain

For a fully custom URL like ourwedding.com:

  1. Purchase a domain from a registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.)
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Enter your domain in the Custom domain (optional) field
  4. Click Save to see the required DNS records
  5. Configure the DNS records at your domain registrar
  6. Wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours)

What happens to old URLs?

  • Your old subdomain may become available for others after you change it
  • If you previously shared links with the old URL, they won't redirect automatically
  • Consider keeping your original subdomain if you've already sent invitations

Tips

  • Choose a URL that's easy for guests to type and remember
  • Avoid special characters that might cause confusion
  • Test your new URL before sharing it widely
  • If using a custom domain, keep your wedsites.com subdomain as a backup

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