Move your website to an IU domain
To move your website to an Indiana University domain (for example, iu.edu
):
- 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.
- Sitehost account owners should fill out and submit the Virtual Host Name Request.
- 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.
- Websites hosted on the Sitehost server will automatically have the necessary SSL certificate.
- 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.
- Set up a redirect to your site's new URL:
For instructions, see:
If you have questions, contact Tier 2.
Note:
To update email addresses associated with your site, see:
This is document bdpc in the Knowledge Base.
Last modified on 2024-01-22 14:20:10.