How do I add a custom domain that is hosted on GoDaddy to Azure? Do I add the domain to my Default Directory or should I create a new one?

Question

I currently have my primary domain (queerfolk.com) hosted on GoDaddy. I need to move this domain and all its subdomains to Azure and reconfigure the DNS to match what it is now so I don't break my shopify site, which is hosted on queerfolk.com, and I don't break my Google GSuite email that is using this domain.

I also want to know if I can add this domain to my main subscription, "QueerFolkSubscription" and remove the amritqueerfolk.onmicrosoft.com domain?

Do I need to create a new subscription for my domain?

Is an Azure custom domain hosted on GoDaddy behind the scenes? Why would I move it to Azure, if it is?

Thank you!

-Amrit

Answer 1

Hello Amrit Kohli

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform! Thank you for reaching out with your question.

I understand that you would like to add your custom domain in Azure DNS. Please follow the steps below to add your custom domain in Azure:

Before adding your custom domain, please delegate your domain in azure DNS.

Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/dns/dns-delegate-domain-azure-dns

1. Go to the Azure portal and navigate to your App Service (the service where your web app is hosted).
2. Under Settings, select Custom domains.
3. Click on Add custom domain.
4. Enter your custom domain and click Add Domain.

For more detailed instructions, you can refer to this article:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/app-service-web-tutorial-custom-domain?tabs=root%2Cazurecli#configure-a-custom-domain

Regarding your question about creating a new Azure subscription:

No, you do not need to create a new Azure subscription to use your custom domain.

You can simply add your domain to your existing Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) within your current Azure subscription.

Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/fundamentals/add-custom-domain?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Is an Azure custom domain hosted on GoDaddy behind the scenes? Why would I move it to Azure, if it is?

To clarify your query about whether an Azure custom domain is hosted on GoDaddy behind the scenes:

• GoDaddy is a domain registrar, not a hosting provider for your domain in Azure. Once you’ve purchased your domain from GoDaddy, you can use Azure DNS to manage the DNS records for your domain.
• Azure DNS allows you to configure where traffic for your domain should be directed, such as pointing it to an Azure App Service, Azure Web App, or other Azure resources.

Additionally, here is a similar post that may also help: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/739545/azure-dns-and-godaddy

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