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D3. Point your domain to your app

What this page helps you do​

Point your domain to the real place your app is hosted.

Why it matters​

Many “the app is down” reports are really domain or DNS problems. The app can be alive while the domain points to the wrong place.

You should already have​

  • a live hosting target
  • control of your DNS settings
  • Cloudflare set up, if you are using it

Skip this page if​

  • the domain already resolves to the right app and you verified it

Then go to D4. HTTPS and SSL or R8. Launch checklist.

What to do​

  1. Find the correct target from your hosting provider or server setup.
  2. Create the DNS record in Cloudflare or your DNS provider.
  3. Wait for the record to update.
  4. Test the root domain and any www subdomain you want to use.
  5. Confirm the app responds from the real domain, not only the platform URL.

Depending on the host, you may need:

  • an A record that points to an IP address
  • a CNAME record that points to another hostname

In plain English, both record types tell the domain where the app lives.

Use the smallest number of DNS records needed to make the app work clearly.

Common mistakes​

  • pointing the domain at an old server
  • forgetting the www version
  • testing too early and assuming nothing worked
  • not adding the custom domain inside the hosting provider as well

Next step​

Go to D4. HTTPS and SSL.

Advanced notes​

Some hosting providers need both a DNS change and a domain confirmation inside the app settings. Do not stop after only one of those two steps.