Title: Domain confusing
Last modified: August 19, 2016

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# Domain confusing

 *  [rdaisley](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rdaisley/)
 * (@rdaisley)
 * [15 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/domain-confusing/)
 * Here are the details:
    I currently have the domain name “speakupforamerica.com”
   registered and have been redirecting it to [http://speakupforamerica.blogspot.com](http://speakupforamerica.blogspot.com)
 * A business associate suggested I start using WordPress and suggested I use HostGator.
   com to host the site. He suggested that I use Fantastico to install WordPress.
 * In the install process, Fantastico asked me what my domain name is and I enter“
   speakupforamerica.com”. (Obviously, my domain name is still being forwarded to
   speakupforamerica.blogspot.com)
 * I have a HostGator hosting site, which lists “Your Domain: speakupforamerica.
   com”
 * I’m totally confused! So far, after “installing” WordPress, using Fantastico,
   noting seems to have changed.
 * Any insight into this will be appreciated

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 *  Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/)
 * (@macmanx)
 * [15 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/domain-confusing/#post-1690673)
 * You need to update your domain’s DNS records to point to HostGator’s nameservers,
   which are listed in your HostGator welcome email.
 * How you do this depends entirely on your domain registrar. If you need further
   assistance, I recommend contacting them.
 *  Thread Starter [rdaisley](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rdaisley/)
 * (@rdaisley)
 * [15 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/domain-confusing/#post-1690674)
 * Thanks, I’ll work on the DNS nameservers in the morning.
 * Next question: (Using Fantastico) During installation, it asks:
 * Installation location
    Install on domain (I put “speakupforamerica.com”) Install
   in directory (I leave blank)
 * Correct?
 * Thanks for the fast help.
 *  Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/)
 * (@macmanx)
 * [15 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/domain-confusing/#post-1690677)
 * Yes, that’s correct. Once you have the DNS records correct (which could take 
   up to 48 hours to propagate to all ISPs), your blog will be at `speakupforamerica.
   com`

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 * Last reply from: [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/)
 * Last activity: [15 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/domain-confusing/#post-1690677)
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