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Custom Domain Settings and DNS Setup
Connect your own domain to your getsimpleup.ca website.
Prerequisites
- your plan or higher
- Access to your domain’s DNS settings
- Domain registered with a domain registrar
Adding Your Domain
- Go to Settings → Domains
- Find the Custom Domain section
- Enter your domain (e.g., example.com or www.example.com)
- Click Add Domain
Connection Options
Option A: Root Domain
Connect your root domain (example.com):
- Add a CNAME record pointing to getsimpleup.ca
- Add a TXT record for verification
Option B: Subdomain
Connect a subdomain (www.example.com or app.example.com):
- Add a CNAME record for the subdomain
- Add a TXT record for verification
DNS Records
After adding your domain, you’ll see the required DNS records:
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | @ or www | [provided value] |
| TXT | @ | [verification code] |
Adding DNS Records
- Log into your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.)
- Find DNS settings
- Add the CNAME record
- Add the TXT record
- Save changes
Verification
- Return to getsimpleup.ca settings
- Click Check Status
- Wait for DNS propagation (can take up to 48 hours)
- Status shows “Connected” when complete
SSL Certificate
SSL is automatically provisioned once your domain is connected. Your site will be accessible via HTTPS.
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