The domain won't open!!

If your website isn't opening after restoring your AWS account, there are several potential causes and steps you can take to resolve this issue:

1. Check your domain registration status: Run a "whois" command on your domain to verify it's still registered. If your account was closed for an extended period, your domain registration might have expired.

2. Verify DNS configuration: Ensure your domain's DNS records (particularly the A record) are correctly pointing to your website's IP address. DNS settings might need to be reconfigured after account restoration.

3. Check your hosting service status: If you're using services like EC2 or Lightsail, verify that your instances are running. They may have been stopped during the account closure period.

4. Review security settings: Check that your firewall or security group settings allow incoming traffic on the necessary ports (typically 80 for HTTP and 443 for HTTPS).

5. Test DNS propagation: DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to fully propagate across the internet. Use online DNS propagation checkers to verify if the issue is global or localized.

6. Clear your browser cache: Sometimes browsers cache DNS information. Try accessing your site in incognito mode or from a different device/network.

7. Check web server configuration: Ensure your web server (Apache, Nginx, etc.) is properly configured and running.

8. Review error logs: Check your web server's error logs for any specific issues that might be preventing your site from loading.

If after trying these steps your website still doesn't open, you may need to contact AWS Support for more specific assistance related to your account restoration.
Sources
Suddenly the domain connection fails. | AWS re:Post
Website not opening | AWS re:Post
Web Site does not work | AWS re:Post
Troubleshoot website access errors on Lightsail | AWS re:Post