Docs User Guide Domains

Domain Management

Connect your own domain name to your published sites for professional branding. Set up primary domains, aliases, and redirects.

Domain Management
Manage custom domains from the Domains section

Finding Your Domains

The Domains page includes search, filters, and pagination to help you manage your custom domains efficiently:

Search and Filter Controls

  • Search Box - Type to search by domain name or linked site name
  • Status Filter - Filter by "All Status", "Verified", or "Pending DNS"
  • Industry Filter - Filter domains by the SIC industry category of their linked sites (e.g., Construction, Services, Retail Trade)
  • Clear Filters - Reset all filters with one click (appears when filters are active)
  • Items Per Page - Choose to display 10, 15, 25, or 50 domains per page
  • Pagination - Navigate between pages using the left/right arrows
Quick Tip Use the "Pending DNS" filter to quickly find domains that still need DNS configuration or verification.
Pro & Enterprise Feature Custom domains are available on Pro, Enterprise, and Agency plans. Free and Standard plan sites use a Comet GTM subdomain.

Domain Types

Type Example Description
Primary Domain www.yourbusiness.com The main domain for your site
Domain Alias yourbusiness.com Additional domains that serve the same content
Subdomain your-site.comet-sites.com Free subdomain included with all plans

Setting Up Custom Domains

1

Go to Domains

Navigate to the Domains section in your Site Builder sidebar.

2

Add Domain

Click Add Domain, enter your domain name (e.g., www.yourbusiness.com), and select the published site to connect it to.

3

Select Your DNS Provider

Choose your DNS provider from the dropdown (Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Namecheap, Squarespace, Google Domains, or Other). You'll receive step-by-step instructions specific to your provider.

4

Configure DNS Records

Follow the provider-specific instructions shown on screen. Copy the DNS record values using the copy buttons and add them to your domain registrar's DNS settings.

5

Verify Connection

Click Verify to check your DNS configuration. DNS propagation may take up to 48 hours, though it's usually much faster.

Supported DNS Providers

The Domains page provides step-by-step setup instructions for these popular DNS providers:

  • Cloudflare - With proxy mode guidance for optimal setup
  • GoDaddy - Step-by-step DNS management instructions
  • Namecheap - Advanced DNS configuration guide
  • Squarespace Domains - Custom records setup steps
  • Google Domains - DNS settings walkthrough
  • Other Providers - Generic instructions for any registrar

DNS Configuration

Add these records at your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.):

For Subdomains (www.yourdomain.com)

Type Name Value TTL
CNAME www sites.comet-gtm.com 3600

For Root/Apex Domains (yourdomain.com)

Type Name Value TTL
A @ 45.76.116.198 3600

Redirects

Set up redirects to manage traffic between domains:

Redirect Type Use Case SEO Impact
301 (Permanent) Permanently redirect one domain to another Passes SEO value to destination
302 (Temporary) Temporarily redirect during maintenance Does not pass SEO value
Best Practice Use a 301 redirect from your root domain (yourbusiness.com) to your www subdomain (www.yourbusiness.com) or vice versa to consolidate SEO value.

SSL Certificates

All custom domains automatically receive free SSL certificates:

  • Automatic HTTPS - SSL is provisioned automatically via Cloudflare/Let's Encrypt
  • Auto-Renewal - Certificates renew automatically before expiration
  • Secure by Default - All traffic is encrypted with TLS 1.2+
  • HTTP to HTTPS - All HTTP requests are automatically redirected to HTTPS

Domain Status

Status Meaning Action
Pending Waiting for DNS verification Add DNS records and wait for propagation
Verifying Checking DNS configuration Wait for verification to complete
Active Domain is connected and working No action needed
Failed DNS configuration incorrect Check DNS records and retry

Troubleshooting

Domain Not Connecting

  • Double-check DNS records match exactly what's shown
  • Ensure there are no conflicting records (multiple A or CNAME for same name)
  • Wait 24-48 hours for DNS propagation
  • Use a DNS checker tool to verify records are visible globally

SSL Certificate Issues

  • SSL provisioning can take up to 24 hours after domain verification
  • Ensure no CAA records are blocking certificate issuance
  • Check that your domain isn't on any blocklists
  • Contact support if SSL doesn't provision within 48 hours
Cloudflare Users If you use Cloudflare, set your DNS records to "DNS only" (gray cloud) mode, not "Proxied" (orange cloud), to avoid SSL conflicts.
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