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 Step-by-Step Guide to Set Domain to IIS:

Step 1: Install IIS (if not installed)

1. Open Server Manager

2. Click Add Roles and Features

3. Choose Role-based or feature-based installation

4. Select your server

5. Check Web Server (IIS) under Roles

6. Click Next and Install

Step 2: Add a Website in IIS

 1. Open IIS Manager (inetmgr)

3. Fill the form:

1. • Site Name: Name for identification (e.g., MyWebsite)

   • Physical Path: Folder where your website files (HTML/PHP/etc.) are stored (the site file that usually lies in inetpub folder.)

   • Binding:

     • Type: http

     • IP address: Select your server IP (or "All Unassigned")

     • Port: Usually 80

     • Host name: Enter your domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) (leave it blank if this is dedicated IP otherwise enter  “www.yourdomain.com”.)

 4. Click OK

Step 3: Point Your Domain to Server IP

You need to update DNS records with your domain registrar:

1. Log in to your domain registrar's control panel (e.g., Bluechipspace.com, GoDaddy)

2. Go to DNS Management / Zone Editor

3. Add or Edit an A Record:

   • Host: @ (or blank, depending on registrar)

   • Points to: your server's public IP

4. Optional: Add a www record:

   • Host: www

   • Points to: same server IP

 DNS changes may take 5 minutes to 24 hours to propagate.

Step 4: Enable Firewall Port (Port 80)

1. Open Windows Defender Firewall

2. Click Advanced Settings

3. Inbound Rules > New Rule

4. Choose Port

   • TCP > Specific Port: 80

5. Allow the connection > Finish

Step 5: Test in Browser

• Open browser and go to http://yourdomain.com

• If setup is correct, your site should load.

⚙ Optional: Set Up HTTPS (SSL Certificate)

For https:// access:

1. Buy or generate a free SSL (e.g., from Bluechipspace)

2. Import SSL into Windows using Certificates MMC

3. In IIS, go to your site > Bindings > Add:

   • Type: https

   • IP: your IP

   • Port: 443

   • SSL certificate: Select imported certificate

4. Save and restart site

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