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Domains

Connect your own domain name to a website.

Connecting a domain

Go to a site's settings → Domain. Enter your desired domain name (e.g. "mywebsite.com"). The system automatically creates an SSL certificate. You'll receive a CNAME instruction to set up at your domain registrar.
Tips
  • SSL certificates are automatically created and renewed.
  • After setting up DNS records, it usually takes less than a minute.

Configuring DNS

Go to your domain registrar (e.g. GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare) and create a CNAME record: • Type: CNAME • Name: @ or www (depending on your setup) • Value: the value shown by the CMS After setup, the system automatically verifies your domain and activates SSL.

Domain status

In the domain settings you see the current status: • Not set up – No domain connected yet • Pending – DNS records are being verified • Connected – Domain active with SSL If there are problems, instructions are shown to resolve them.

DNS management

For domains registered through the CMS and running on Cloudflare, a DNS management panel automatically appears below the domain settings. Here you can see all DNS records for the domain and: • View existing records (type, name, value, TTL, proxy status) • Create new CNAME, A, AAAA, TXT or MX records • Edit or delete your own records Records with a red border are crucial for the CMS to function properly (website, email). These cannot be edited or deleted.
Tips
  • Use this panel to add custom CNAME records for bespoke solutions, without needing support requests.
  • Records with a red border are protected: they ensure your website and email work correctly.
  • The DNS panel is only visible for domains registered through the CMS.
Note
  • Never remove or modify records with a red border – this can make your website or email unreachable.
  • DNS changes can take up to 24 hours to propagate globally.

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