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DNSConfig

Custom domain for a SaaS app

The standard setup most software services ask for: an alias (CNAME) for your subdomain plus a TXT record that proves you own it. Your provider gives you the values.

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Tell us about your setup

We fill in your details so you can copy each value exactly.

Your details

The part in front of your domain, e.g. “app” for app.yourcompany.com.

Leave empty to use app

Where the alias should point. Your provider shows this in their custom domain settings.

Many providers ask for a TXT record to prove you own the domain. Paste the whole value they show.

We’ll check your work

Enter your domain above. After adding the records, click “Check my records” and we’ll look them up live and point out any mistakes.

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Add these records where your DNS is hosted

Pick your provider to see exactly what to type in each .
How to add records in Other provider
  1. Log in where you manage your domain’s DNS (see “DNS hosted at” above if we detected it).
  2. Find the DNS, Zone editor or “Advanced DNS” page.
  3. Add each record below. In the name field, type only what’s shown — most providers add your domain automatically.
  4. Save, then come back here and check again.
  • 💡 If your provider asks for a full name, add your domain after the name shown, followed by a dot.
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CNAME

Sends visitors of your subdomain to the service.

Name / Host
app
Value / Points to
<target>

Some optional records are hidden until you fill in the matching field above.

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Check your setup

Changes usually show up within a few minutes. Click “Check again” or turn on “Keep checking” and leave this page open — we’ll tell you when everything is in place.
  • Some providers use a different name for the verification record — if theirs differs, follow their instructions for the name and check the CNAME here.
  • If you use Cloudflare, set the CNAME to “DNS only” (grey cloud) unless the provider says otherwise.