Hover Domain Setup

This guide walks you through configuring your Hover domain to work with your Forge site.

Overview

Hover is a domain registrar known for its clean interface and excellent customer service. This guide shows you how to configure your Hover domain for use with Forge.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• A domain registered with Hover
• Access to your Hover account
• A deployed Forge site
• Your site's IP address from Site Settings > Custom Domains in the Forge dashboard

Step-by-Step Configuration

1. Get Your Forge IP Address

1. Log into your Forge dashboard
2. Navigate to your site's Settings > Custom Domains
3. Note the IP address displayed for A record configuration

2. Access Hover DNS Settings

1. Log into your Hover account
2. Go to "Domains" in the main menu
3. Click on your domain name
4. Navigate to the "DNS" tab

3. Configure DNS Records

In the DNS settings, add the following records:

For root domain (yourdomain.com):

1. Click "Add a record"
2. Select "A" from the record type dropdown
3. Set Name to "@"
4. Set Points to the IP address from your Forge site settings
5. Click "Save" to add the record

For www subdomain:

1. Click "Add a record"
2. Select "CNAME" from the record type dropdown
3. Set Name to "www"
4. Set Points to your Forge site URL (e.g., yoursite.getforge.io)
5. Click "Save" to add the record

4. Verify Configuration

After adding the DNS records:

• Wait for DNS propagation (can take up to 48 hours)
• Test your domain by visiting it in a browser
• Check that SSL certificate is provisioned

Common Hover-Specific Issues

If you encounter problems:

• DNS propagation delays - Hover typically has fast propagation
• Record conflicts - Remove any conflicting A or CNAME records
• Domain forwarding - Ensure your domain isn't set to forward to another site
• Email settings - Don't change email settings unless needed

Hover Interface Tips

When working with Hover's interface:

• The DNS tab shows all current records
• You can edit existing records by clicking on them
• Use the "Add a record" button for new entries
• Changes are saved automatically

Next Steps

After configuring your Hover domain:

• Add your domain in the Forge dashboard
• Wait for domain verification
• Test your site with the new domain
• Consider setting up email forwarding if needed