How to Add a New Domain to SeaText AI

You don’t add a new domain to an existing SeaText AI account. SeaText links each account to a single primary URL, so a second domain needs its own account. Keep the first account as it is, create a new one, and connect the new domain through that account’s integration code.

Here is the full process, from account creation to verification.

What “add a new domain” means in SeaText AI

SeaText AI ties one account to one primary URL. That account holds the integration code, the activation state, and the agent configuration for that site. You cannot attach a second domain to the same account.

Instead, you create a separate SeaText AI account for each domain. This applies whether you are adding a production site, a development site, or a second business website.

What you need before you start

• A real domain. localhost is restricted for security reasons, so use a valid domain that SeaText can associate with your account.
• A new SeaText AI account for that domain. If you don’t have one yet, you can create one from the integration page.
• Access to add JavaScript to your website. On WPEngine, install the WP Engine plugin that lets you add custom JavaScript across your pages.
• A few minutes for installation and up to 10 minutes for confirmation.

How to add a new domain: step by step

1. Create the separate account. Go to SeaText AI and open the General Integration page. Create the account for the new domain if you haven’t already. Do not reuse the account tied to your first domain.
2. Copy the JavaScript code. On the General Integration page, copy the SEATEXT AI JavaScript code provided for that account.
3. Install the code on the new domain. Add the code to your site. If you use WPEngine, install the WP Engine plugin first and apply the code across your pages.
4. Activate the AI. Visit or refresh the new website several times, and stay on the page for at least 40 seconds. This activates the AI and links it to your account.
5. Wait and confirm. Wait at least five minutes. Check the top of the SeaText page for the website name next to the SEATEXT logo. That means the domain is connected.
6. Contact support if needed. If the website name does not appear after 10 minutes, contact SeaText support immediately. This could indicate an installation problem.
7. Configure the new domain. Once connected, go to the Main AI Hub and activate the agents you need on that domain. Click Configuration to adjust the AI parameters, and use Variants Edit to review or edit translations.

How to verify the new domain is connected

The check is visual. After you visit the site and wait, the domain name appears next to the SEATEXT logo at the top of the SeaText page. Wait at least five minutes after your visit before checking.

A common mistake is checking too early. The visit or refresh needs to happen first, then the system links the domain to your account. If you changed the code after your first visit, visit or refresh the site again and wait another five minutes.

If you still don’t see the domain after 10 minutes, contact support. Do not assume the code installed correctly.

Restrictions and security limits

SeaText blocks localhost and similar development URLs for security reasons. Use a valid, real domain.

Dynamic development domains may not function properly. SeaText might be unable to reliably associate traffic with your account on those URLs.

If you run several websites, create one account for each website. This keeps each domain linked to the right account and avoids mixing traffic data.

What stays the same with your existing account

Your original account stays separate. The agents, variants, and configuration for the first domain remain with that account.

The new domain gets its own account, its own activation, and its own configuration. You don’t move anything between the two.

Common mistakes when adding another domain

• Trying to keep two domains in one account. SeaText accounts are linked to a single primary URL.
• Using localhost or a made-up URL. These are restricted or may not associate traffic correctly.
• Skipping the 40-second visit. The AI needs that visit to activate and link to your account.
• Checking before five minutes pass. The domain name takes time to appear.
• Installing the first account’s code on the second site. Use the new account’s integration code.

Key facts at a glance

When this process does not apply

This process is for public, real domains. If you are testing on localhost or an internal dynamic URL, SeaText may not be able to associate traffic with your account.

If you only have one domain, you don’t need to do anything extra. Keep the single account linked to that primary URL.

This article covers adding a new domain to a separate account. It does not cover moving an existing domain between accounts, because SeaText’s setup instructions describe each domain in its own account.

Frequently asked questions

Why can’t I add a second domain to my existing SeaText AI account?

Each SeaText AI account is linked to a single primary URL. A second domain needs its own account so the AI, traffic, and agent settings stay tied to the right site.

Do I need a new account for every website?

Yes. SeaText says to use SEATEXT AI on several websites, create one account for each website.

Can I use localhost as the new domain?

No. Development URLs such as localhost are restricted for security reasons. Use a valid, real domain.

How long until the new domain shows as connected?

Wait at least five minutes after visiting or refreshing the site. If the domain name does not appear after 10 minutes, contact support.

Does adding a new domain affect my current website?

No. Your current account and website stay unchanged. The new domain is set up in a separate account with its own activation and configuration.

What should I do after the domain appears?

Go to the Main AI Hub, activate the AI agents you need, click Configuration to adjust the AI parameters, and use Variants Edit to review or edit translations.