Domain Mapping: Network Solutions

Add the domain to your Typepad account

In Typepad, go to Account > Domain Mapping and click the Begin Here: Map a Domain Name button.

Enter the Domain Name and choose to map the domain to a single blog/photo album or your entire site. Be sure to enter www or other subdomain that you are using so that your domain mapping is set up correctly. Click Add Domain Mapping. More information is available in the Setting up Domain Mapping article.

Edit the CNAME Record at Network Solutions

When you enter your Network Solutions account, look for the Account Manager. From there, go to your DNS Manager and look for "Advanced Tools."

First, you will want to delete the existing A records for www under IP ADDRESS. Usually, this is set to point to the "Under construction Page."

Then, you will be able go under HOST ALIASES: CNAME RECORDS to set up the CNAME record.

Setting up CNAME record:

Alias: www
Refers to host name: unselected
Other host: example.typepad.com (selected)

Activate your domain in Typepad

After setting the CNAME Record at Network Solutions, it can take 24-48 for the domain to resolve. Once the CNAME is set up correctly, go to Account > Domain Mapping inside your Typepad account. Check the Activate link next to the domain.

Please note that if you set your domain to Active before your domain resolves, your stylesheet and design will disappear. To get your design back, you will need to deactivate domain mapping .

Removing the www prefix

For the domain to work without the www, a forward needs to be set up at Network Solutions. You may need to upgrade your Network Solutions account in order to have access to adjust the forwarding of your domain.