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What is a custom domain?

A custom domain lets you use your own web address (like yourapp.com) instead of the default created.app address. You’ll need to:
  • Own a domain (purchase one from providers like Hover if you don’t have one)
  • Have an Anything Pro subscription (upgrade here)
  • Have an app ready to publish
Important timing notes:
  • DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to take effect
  • During this time, your domain might not work or might show old content
  • If it’s been 48 hours since you’d added records and published your domain, reach out for support

Custom domain configuration in the Publish modal

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How it works

When someone visits your domain:
1

DNS Lookup

Your domain provider checks its DNS records
2

Routing

The records point visitors to Anything’s servers
3

Delivery

Anything routes visitors to your published app
DNS records are like an address book for the internet. They tell browsers where to find your app when someone types in your domain name.

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Setting up your domain

1

Publish your app

Publish your Anything app
2

Configure domain

Select “Publish to a custom domain” in the Publish modal
3

Add DNS records within your hosting control panel from your provider

Add these DNS records at your domain provider:
Type: A
Name: @
Value: 76.76.21.21

Type: CNAME
Name: www
Value: cname.vercel-dns.com
Using a subdomain? For addresses like app.your-domain.com, just add one record:
Type: A
Name: subdomain-name (e.g., "app")
Value: 76.76.21.21

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Provider-specific setup

Follow these steps to configure your domain in AWS Route 53:
1

Create a new record

2

Configure A record

Select A for the record type and set 76.76.21.21 for the value.
3

Add CNAME record

Create another record with:
  • Type: CNAME
  • Value: cname.vercel-dns.com
  • Subdomain: www
Your final configuration should look like this:
There should be ONLY ONE A record. If there is already one, please remove the old one.
Follow these steps to configure your domain in GoDaddy:
1

Navigate to Domains

2

Add new record

3

Configure records

Add both the A and CNAME records as shown:
Your final configuration should look like this:

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Removing a custom domain

1

Open Publish modal

Access the Publish settings for your app
2

Remove domain

Click “Remove domain” next to your custom domain
3

Clean up DNS

Remove the DNS records from your domain provider

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Need help?

Email customers@create.xyz for support with domain setup.
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