Introduction
If your website is hosted on an ITS WordPress Network (TarHeels.live, web.unc.edu or sites.unc.edu) you may want to create an alternative domain. You can request a “unc.edu” subdomain or in some unique situations, you may want a non-UNC domain such as a .org or .com for your website.
Option 1: “tarheels.live/example” could map to “example.unc.edu”
Option 2, “tarheels.live/example” could map to “examplesite.com”
Instructions
Option 1: *.unc.edu subdomain instructions
Step 1: Request a *unc.edu subdomain:
A sitename.unc.edu (also referred to as *.unc.edu) subdomain represents the highest level in the UNC.EDU namespace and has substantial reputational implications for the University. If you create a university-sponsored website, you may wish to request a *unc.edu subdomain. See requirements for a unc.edu subdomain
Step 2: Request to have your domain added to your website.
After you have successfully requested your domain, you will need to Submit a Request with ITS-WordPress to setup your domain with your website.
Option 2: non-unc domain instructions
Step 1: Request a custom domain:
To acquire a non-UNC domain (i.e. example.com, example.org, etc.) you’ll need to buy it through an outside domain provider such as GoDaddy or Network Solutions. UNC will support hosting ‘non-UNC.EDU’ domains if these websites are created for university related work. See requirement for registering a non-UNC domain
Step 2: Request to have your domain added to your website.
After you have successfully requested your domain, you will need to Submit a Request with ITS-WordPress to setup your domain with your website.