Grant Contributor Access to Your GoDaddy Domain(s) for Weezle Marketing

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How to Grant Access to Your GoDaddy Domain for DNS Management Managing your website’s domain name and DNS settings is a critical task, but you don’t need to handle it alone. Whether you’re working with a developer, IT specialist, or marketing team, granting secure access to your GoDaddy domain ensures others can update DNS records, connect your domain to hosting services, or troubleshoot issues without sharing your account credentials.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to delegating access responsibly. You can delegate to us at pineweezle@gmail.com or Austin@weezle.com

Why Grant DNS Access?

DNS (Domain Name System) translates your domain name (e.g., yourwebsite.com) into an IP address that browsers use to load your site. Misconfiguring DNS records can break your website or email services, so proper delegation is essential. By granting limited access via GoDaddy’s tools, you:

• Avoid sharing your GoDaddy login (protecting account security).

• Allow collaborators to manage specific domains without full account control.

• Maintain oversight of changes made to DNS zones like A, CNAME, or MX records

Step 1: Create a Delegate Profile in GoDaddy

GoDaddy’s “Delegate Access” feature lets you assign granular permissions to third parties. Here’s how:

1. Log into your GoDaddy account and navigate to your Domain Portfolio.

2. Click Account Settings (top-right corner) and select Delegate Access under the “Security” section.

3. Click Invite to Delegate and enter the collaborator’s email address.

4. Adjust Permissions:

   • Under “Products,” select Domains.

   • Choose permissions:

     • View Only: Lets them see DNS settings but not edit.

     • Edit: Allows full management of DNS records.

     • Manage: Grants ability to transfer domains or buy/renew services (use sparingly).

5. Send the invitation. The collaborator will receive an email to accept access.

Note: Avoid granting “Manage” access unless absolutely necessary, as it risks unintended purchases or transfers. Unless it is us ;) We can be trusted. Add us at Pineweezle@gmail.com or Austin@weezle.com to give us access. Otherwise...

Step 2: Guide Collaborators to the DNS Zone

Once access is granted, your delegate needs to:

1. Log into their own GoDaddy account (or the one you invited).

2. Navigate to Domain Portfolio and select your domain.

3. Click DNS to view the DNS zone file—this is where they’ll edit records like A, CNAME, MX, or TXT

   
   

Common DNS tasks they can perform:

• Connecting to Hosting: Update A records or nameservers to point the domain to your hosting provider.

• Email Setup: Configure MX records for services like Google Workspace.

• Subdomains: Add CNAME records for blog.yourwebsite.com or shop.yourwebsite.com.

Step 3: Collaborating Without Granting GoDaddy Access

If delegating access through GoDaddy isn’t feasible (e.g., the collaborator isn’t a GoDaddy user), alternatives include:

Option A: Share DNS Records Manually

1. Navigate to your domain’s DNS settings in GoDaddy.

2. Screenshot or copy the existing DNS records (A, CNAME, etc.) and share them securely.

3. Have the collaborator provide updated values. You can then input them yourself.

Caution: Manual sharing risks errors. Always double-check entries.

Option B: Use Third-Party Tools

Platforms like Wix or Squarespace often require DNS changes to connect your domain.

For example:

• Wix: In GoDaddy, update nameservers to Wix’s provided servers

• Squarespace: Use DNS Connect by adding specific A and CNAME records provided by Squarespace.

Provide collaborators with the required records, but avoid sharing your login.

Security Best Practices

1. Limit Permissions: Only grant “Edit” access for DNS, not full “Manage” rights.

2. Monitor Activity: GoDaddy’s Account Activity Log (under “Security”) tracks every DNS change made by delegates.

3. Revoke Access Promptly: After the project, remove delegates via Account Settings > Delegate Access.

4. Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Protect your GoDaddy account from unauthorized logins.

Remember: Never share your primary account password. Delegated access via GoDaddy’s system is far safer.

Common DNS Pitfalls to Avoid

• Incorrect A Records: Wrong IP addresses will make your website inaccessible. Always confirm your host’s IP before updating.

• Overwriting MX Records: Mistakenly altering email-related MX records can disrupt incoming/outgoing emails.

• TTL Conflicts: A low TTL (Time to Live) value (e.g., 300 seconds) speeds up DNS updates but can cause caching issues. Set TTL to 1 hour (3600 seconds) unless making frequent changes.

What to Do After Granting Access

1. Verify DNS Propagation:

   Use tools like WhatsMyDNS.net to confirm global record updates. Propagation can take 24–48 hours.

2. Test Critical Functions:

   Ensure emails send/receive, and your website loads without errors.

3. Document Changes:

   Note all modified records (e.g., “Updated A record to 192.0.2.1 on [date]”) for future reference.

Troubleshooting Access Issues

• Collaborator Can’t See Domain:

  Confirm they accepted the invite and have “Domains” permissions in their delegate profile.

• DNS Changes Not Applying:

  Clear the collaborator’s browser cache or check for typos in record values (e.g., trailing spaces).

• Nameserver Conflicts:

  If your domain uses third-party nameservers (e.g., Cloudflare), DNS changes must be made there, not in GoDaddy

  
  

Granting GoDaddy DNS access streamlines collaboration while safeguarding your account. By sticking to “Edit” permissions, monitoring activity logs, and clearly communicating which records need adjustment, you empower team members to keep your site running smoothly—without losing control. Whether you’re connecting to a new host, setting up email, or launching a subdomain, secure delegation ensures your domain remains in capable hands.

Need personalized help? GoDaddy’s 24/7 support can guide you through DNS settings or delegate access issues. Just log into your account and click “Contact Us.”