DNS Transfer to Cloudflare — Seamless
Overview
The Seamless domain (sbswi.com) is currently registered and hosted through SiteGround under a client-owned account. The goal is to transfer DNS control into Asymmetric's Cloudflare account ahead of the planned site launch during the week of March 16, 2026. Once nameservers are pointed at Cloudflare, the IP address can be changed at any time without requiring client involvement.
Current Status
Blocked. SiteGround login requires a 2FA verification code sent to Chris's contact on file. The credentials themselves (stored in LastPass) are valid — the 2FA step is the only remaining obstacle.
What Needs to Happen
- Melissa obtains the 2FA code from Chris (can be done async via text/email to Chris).
- Mark logs into SiteGround and changes the nameservers to point at Cloudflare.
- Once nameservers propagate, Asymmetric has full DNS control.
- When the site is ready to go live, Mark updates the A record / IP address — no client call required.
"We just need to get in and then I just need to change the name servers and it'll take me one minute… And then as soon as we change the name servers, we have control. And then when the moment's right that we want to change the IP address, I can do that." — Mark Hope
Key Details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Domain | sbswi.com |
| Current registrar/host | SiteGround |
| Target DNS provider | Cloudflare (Asymmetric account) |
| Login credentials | Stored in LastPass (valid) |
| Blocker | 2FA code → Chris |
| Target launch window | Week of March 16, 2026 |
Notes
- The site content is not yet ready for launch; the DNS transfer is a preparatory step to ensure control is in hand before the client's current SiteGround plan expires (~March 15).
- Changing nameservers does not require changing where the site currently points — existing DNS records can be imported into Cloudflare and left as-is until launch day.
- If Chris doesn't respond quickly, this can wait until Monday without jeopardizing the March 16 window, as the actual cutover is a one-minute task once access is granted.
Action Items
- [ ] Melissa: Get 2FA code from Chris for SiteGround login
- [ ] Mark: Log into SiteGround, change nameservers to Cloudflare once code is received
- [ ] Mark: Update IP/A record when site is ready to launch (no client call needed)
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