Set Up Custom Domain on dplooy.com
Learn how to connect your own domain name to your dplooy.com hosted website. Complete guide to DNS configuration, CNAME records, and SSL setup for professional hosting.
What is a Custom Domain and Why Use One?
A custom domain allows you to use your own domain name (like yourcompany.com) instead of the default dplooy.com subdomain. This creates a professional appearance and builds trust with your visitors while maintaining your brand identity.
Benefits of Custom Domains
- Professional Appearance: yourcompany.com looks more credible than a subdomain
- Brand Recognition: Consistent domain across all your online presence
- SEO Benefits: Better search engine optimization with own domain authority
- Email Matching: Use same domain for website and email addresses
Before You Start
- Pro Plan Required: Custom domains are available on dplooy.com Pro plan only
- Own a Domain: You must purchase a domain from a registrar first
- DNS Access: Ability to modify DNS records at your domain registrar
- Propagation Time: DNS changes can take 24-48 hours to fully propagate
Step 1: Purchase Your Domain Name
Before connecting a custom domain to dplooy.com, you need to own the domain. Here's how to choose and purchase the right domain for your website.
Popular Domain Registrars
GoDaddy
Most popular, easy interface
Namecheap
Good pricing, includes privacy
Cloudflare
At-cost pricing, great DNS
Google Domains
Simple, reliable, privacy included
Porkbun
Developer-friendly, competitive pricing
Hover
Clean interface, no upsells
Domain Selection Tips
✅ Best Practices
- • Choose .com if available (most trusted)
- • Keep it short and memorable
- • Avoid hyphens and numbers
- • Match your brand name exactly
- • Check trademark conflicts
❌ Common Mistakes
- • Choosing complex spellings
- • Using trademarked terms
- • Picking overly long domains
- • Forgetting to enable privacy protection
- • Not renewing on time
Step 2: Configure DNS Records
Once you own a domain, you need to configure DNS records to point your domain to dplooy.com. This involves adding a CNAME record that tells browsers where to find your website.
DNS Configuration Steps
Access Your Domain's DNS Settings
Log into your domain registrar and find the DNS management section
Add CNAME Record
Create a new CNAME record with the values provided by dplooy.com
Save and Wait for Propagation
DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate worldwide
CNAME Record Configuration
When you add your custom domain in dplooy.com Pro dashboard, you'll receive specific DNS records to configure:
Step 3: Connect Domain in dplooy.com
After purchasing your domain, connect it to your dplooy.com project through the Pro dashboard. The platform will provide you with the exact DNS records needed for configuration.
Pro Plan Setup Process
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Common Problems
❌ Domain Not Connecting
Usually caused by incorrect CNAME configuration or DNS propagation delay
❌ SSL Certificate Issues
Can occur if domain isn't properly verified or DNS is misconfigured
❌ Subdomain vs Root Domain
Confusion between www.domain.com and domain.com setup
❌ Propagation Delays
DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to work worldwide
Solutions
✅ Double-check DNS Records
Verify CNAME record matches exactly what dplooy.com provides
✅ Wait for Propagation
Use DNS checker tools to monitor propagation status
✅ Clear Browser Cache
Try incognito mode or clear cache to see latest changes
✅ Contact Support
Pro plan includes priority support for domain setup assistance