Move your website to an IU domain

To move your website to an Indiana University domain (for example, iu.edu):

  1. Get approval: All requests for IU domains must be approved. To request approval:
    • Sitehost account owners should fill out and submit the Virtual Host Name Request.
      Note:
      Sitehost account owners do not need to request the use of iu.edu when using the website's default Sitehost URL (accountName.sitehost.iu.edu).
    • Owners of non-Sitehost sites should fill out and submit the Domain and virtual host request form.

    It is best to include a note with the virtual hostname request. If you don't receive a response within 48 hours (two business days), or if you have an emergency request, contact University Communications and Marketing.

    Note:

    The iu.edu domain is reserved for IU services that meet either of the following requirements:

    • They have a university-wide scope; for example, internally focused services or information provided from web pages must be applicable and accessible to constituents on a major portion of IU's campuses.
    • They broadly represent IU in such a way that any externally focused service or information provided from web pages represents a non-profit, non-commercial agency, institute, or program supported by a major portion of IU's campuses.
  2. Request SSL certificates for secure sites: If you need to request an SSL certificate:
    • Websites hosted on the Sitehost server will automatically have the necessary SSL certificate.
      Note:
      It can take several days for Tier 2 Support to receive and install an SSL certificate, so it's best to plan ahead; the sooner you make the request, the sooner the certificate can be installed.
    • For a non-Sitehost site, refer to Get an SSL certificate for your web server.
  3. Register your new virtual hostname with your web server administrator and UITS DNS Admin.
    Note:
    This is not necessary for Sitehost requests; it is done automatically as part of your virtual hostname request.
  4. Set up a redirect to your site's new URL:

    For instructions, see:

If you have questions, contact Tier 2.

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Last modified on 2024-01-22 14:20:10.