Real example — Maya's Bakery

The scenario

• Client: Maya's Bakery
• Domain: `mayasbakery.com` (purchased on Namecheap)
• Site: WordPress build hosted on SiteGround
• SiteGround server IP: `198.51.100.25`

Step 1 — Log into Namecheap

Go to Domain List → click Manage next to `mayasbakery.com` → click Advanced DNS.

Step 2 — Add these records

``` Type Host Value TTL A @ 198.51.100.25 Automatic A www 198.51.100.25 Automatic ```

Step 3 — Save and wait

DNS propagation takes 1–24 hours. Check progress at whatsmydns.net — enter the domain, select A record, and watch it populate across global servers.

Step 4 — Activate SSL on SiteGround

SiteGround Site Tools → Security → SSL Manager → select `mayasbakery.com` → install Let's Encrypt → done.

Step 5 — Verify

Visit `https://mayasbakery.com` — padlock in the browser bar means SSL is active and the site is live.