Adding a Domain Name in Microsoft IIS 7
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September 11, 2017 3:15 PM
After setting up your server, you can add domain names to IIS, which lets your server host websites for those domains.
Before you add your new domain name, you might need to add a new IP address to the server. For more information, see Adding IP Addresses to Your Windows Server (Traditional).
To Add a Domain Name in Microsoft IIS 7
- Log in to your IIS server using Remote Desktop. For more information, see Accessing Your Windows Server Using Remote Desktop Connection.
- From the Start menu, select Administrative Tools, and then click Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
- Under the Connections menu, right-click the server name, and then click Add Web Site.
- Enter the following:
- Site name — Enter the domain name you want to use.
- Physical path — Click ..., and then enter c:\inetpub\wwwroot\coolexample.com (where coolexample.com is the domain name).
- Binding — Type 80.
- Hostname — Enter the domain name you want to use.
- Click OK.
