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Connect a custom domain

Point your domain to an Automateed author website and verify product links.

5 min readUpdated 2026-07-18

60-second summary

Quick answer

Open Web address, enter the full domain or subdomain, save it, add the exact DNS values shown by Automateed, then use Check now until the connected state appears.

Before you start

What you need

  • Sign in to the Automateed account that owns the relevant project or purchase.
  • Have the project, source file or account setting needed for “Open Web address” ready before changing anything.

Procedure

Complete the task step by step

  1. 01

    Open Web address

    Choose the intended Publisher Site, open Web address and enter the domain under Use your own address (optional).

    Current app screenAutomateed free site address and sanitized custom domain connection panel
    The custom domain field, Save and Check now controls are on the Web address tab. The example domain is redacted.
  2. 02

    Save the domain

    Click Save so Automateed can display the exact DNS record for that address.

  3. 03

    Copy the required DNS values

    Use the exact Type, Name / Host and Value shown by Automateed. Apex domains can also require the forwarding step displayed on the page.

  4. 04

    Add records at your DNS provider

    Keep records DNS-only when the setup specifically requires direct verification.

  5. 05

    Check the connection

    Return to Web address and click Check now. DNS changes can take a few hours to become visible.

  6. 06

    Verify the complete journey

    Open the homepage, a book page, checkout and confirmation flow on the custom domain.

Success check

Confirm that it worked

  • The expected result from “Verify the complete journey” is visible in the relevant Automateed screen or exported file.
  • Refresh the page once and confirm the saved state remains unchanged.

Important notes

  • Do not remove unrelated MX or email records while editing website DNS.
  • A connected custom domain should keep users on that domain for supported public book and course routes.

Troubleshooting

If it still does not work

The author homepage works but product links open the wrong host

Republish the site after domain verification and test a product card from the custom domain. Product URLs should preserve the site context so checkout and navigation stay on the connected host.

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