How to Register a Domain on MobileMe

Apple's MobileMe web-based services allow businesses to synchronize information across devices, including PC computers, iPhones and iPads. Register a custom URL to replace MobileMe's default URL: "web.me.com." If you don't have a personal domain name yet, then register and purchase one from an accredited domain name registrar. You will need to be comfortable with the idea of pointing domains within your registrar's domain name management area to register your domain with MobileMe. Ask your domain registrar for instructions on changing domain name service (DNS) records if necessary.

Things You'll Need

• Domain name

Instructions

1. Point your registered domain name to a MobileMe account. Create a new CNAME record within your domain registrar's domain name service (DNS) online management center. Use the new record's address field to direct your domain name to "web.me.com." Include or omit a period at the end of the MobileMe domain name, according to your domain registrar's requirements.

2. Add the personal domain to your MobileMe account. Log into MobileMe by visiting me.com and click on the "Account" button. Click "Personal Domain" and choose, "Add Domain." Type the full URL of your registered domain name. Select "Continue" and click "Done" to finalize replacing the default MobileMe domain with your personalized one.

3. Wait for the changes to take effect. Apple says that you may need to wait up to 48 hours for your websites to be accessible from the personalized URL. Check to see if your custom domain name is active before sharing the new MobileMe web address it with other users.

Tips & Warnings

• Apple reports that your personal domain will continue to work if you set it up before the company's switch from .Mac to MobileMe. Switch to MobileMe by changing the "CNAME" record within your registrar's domain name management area.

References

• Apple: MobileMe
• Apple: Setting up MobileMe to Use a Personal Domain Name
• Adobe: How Can MobileMe Benefit My Business?