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# Changing Domain

    1. If you wish to change the domain of your instance, navigate to instance details, and find the Change Domain button under your instance's name.

    2. Type in your new domain and save by using the Use This Domain button.

    3. To finish the process you need to follow one of the mapping methods. Either set DNS records or change nameservers. Instruction how to do each will be generated for you.

    Tip: Starting from PanelAlpha 1.4.3, adding a root domain automatically pairs it with its www alias (and vice versa). Keep both DNS records reachable while the SSL order is processed. If you later switch the primary domain, remove or update stale DNS zones/records on your DNS provider to avoid pointing traffic to the old site.