Connect Your Custom Domain
Use your own domain name to establish your brand identity and build trust with your community. Free SSL certificates and automatic HTTPS included.
Important: Domain Selection
Your domain is set during project creation and cannot be changed afterward. Choose carefully between a Tokly subdomain or your custom domain.
Why Use a Custom Domain?
Brand Identity
Establish credibility with a professional domain that matches your brand
SEO Benefits
Improve search rankings with a memorable, keyword-rich domain name
Trust & Security
Free SSL certificates ensure secure connections for all visitors
Domain Options
Tokly Subdomain
Get started instantly with a free subdomain from Tokly.
Available Subdomains:
- Instant setup, no configuration needed
- Free SSL certificate included
- Perfect for quick launches
Custom Domain
Use your own domain for maximum branding and professionalism.
Example domains:
- Professional brand identity
- Better SEO performance
- Full control over your domain
How to Set Up a Custom Domain
Setup Process
- 1During project creation, select "Custom Domain" instead of a Tokly subdomain
- 2Enter your domain name (e.g., yourtoken.com)
- 3Create your project - you'll see DNS instructions
- 4Configure your domain's DNS settings (see options below)
- 5Wait for DNS propagation (usually 5-30 minutes)
- 6SSL certificate is automatically generated and your site is live!
Remember: You must own the domain before adding it to Tokly. Purchase domains from providers like Namecheap, GoDaddy, or Cloudflare.
DNS Configuration Options
Choose one of the following methods to configure your domain:
Option 1: CNAME Record
Recommended for most users. Works with www subdomains.
Add this CNAME record:
- Easiest to configure
- Works with existing DNS provider
- Automatic SSL certificate
Option 2: Vercel DNS
Transfer your nameservers to Vercel for full DNS management.
Change nameservers to:
- Full DNS control
- Faster propagation
- Advanced configuration options
Domain Verification
Verification Process
After configuring your DNS settings, Tokly automatically verifies your domain and issues an SSL certificate.
Pending
DNS configuration in progress
Verifying
Checking DNS records
Active
Domain live with SSL
Verification Timeline:
- • DNS propagation: 5-30 minutes (typically)
- • Domain verification: 1-5 minutes
- • SSL certificate issuance: Automatic after verification
- • Total time: Usually under 1 hour
Troubleshooting
Common Issues & Solutions
Domain not verifying
Wait at least 30 minutes for DNS propagation. Check that your DNS records are correctly configured.
DNS GuideSSL certificate error
SSL certificates are issued automatically after domain verification. This can take up to 24 hours in rare cases.
SSL GuideDomain already in use
Each domain can only be used by one project. Remove it from any existing projects before adding it to a new one.
Cannot change domain
Domains are permanent after project creation. If you need to change your domain, create a new project with the desired domain.
Best Practices
Recommendations
- Choose a memorable, brand-relevant domain name
- Use .com or .io for better recognition
- Keep domain names short and easy to spell
- Verify DNS settings before project creation
- Monitor domain verification status regularly
✗Avoid
- ✗Using domains you don't own
- ✗Choosing overly complex or long domain names
- ✗Changing DNS settings without understanding them
- ✗Creating projects before owning the domain
- ✗Forgetting about domain renewal dates
Ready to Connect Your Domain?
Follow our guides to set up DNS records and SSL certificates, or get started with a free Tokly subdomain today.