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Folify Pro lets you replace your folify.me/yourname URL with your own domain — yourname.com — so your portfolio looks fully professional and on-brand. Whether you already own a domain or are buying one for the first time, connecting it to Folify takes just a few minutes and a single DNS change.
Custom domains require the Folify Pro plan ($5/month). On the free plan, your portfolio is available at folify.me/yourname. You can upgrade at any time from Account Settings → Billing.

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How to Connect Your Domain

1

Upgrade to Pro

Go to Account Settings → Billing and upgrade to the Folify Pro plan. Your custom domain settings become available immediately after upgrading.
2

Open Custom Domain Settings

Navigate to Portfolio Settings → Custom Domain inside your Folify dashboard.
3

Enter Your Domain Name

Type your domain into the field — for example, yourname.com for a root domain, or portfolio.yourname.com for a subdomain. Then click Save.
4

Copy Your DNS Instructions

Folify displays the DNS record you need to add. Copy the A-record IP address (for root domains) or the CNAME value (for subdomains) shown on screen.
5

Add the DNS Record at Your Registrar

Log in to your domain registrar — Namecheap, GoDaddy, Cloudflare, Google Domains, Porkbun, or wherever you purchased your domain — and add the DNS record using the values Folify provided.
6

Wait for DNS Propagation

DNS changes typically take a few minutes to take effect, but can take up to 48 hours in some cases. You don’t need to do anything during this time.
7

Confirm Your Domain Is Active

Return to Portfolio Settings → Custom Domain in Folify. Once propagation completes, your domain status changes to Active and your portfolio is live at your custom URL.

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DNS Record Types

Choose the record type that matches your setup. If you’re unsure, use the A record for a root domain and a CNAME for a subdomain.
Use an A record when you want to point a root domain (e.g. yourname.com) to your Folify portfolio.How to set it up:
  1. In your registrar’s DNS settings, create a new A record.
  2. Set the Host (or Name) field to @ — this represents your root domain.
  3. Paste the IP address provided by Folify into the Value (or Points To) field.
  4. Save the record.
If your registrar already has an A record for @, you’ll need to update it rather than add a new one.

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HTTPS and SSL

Every custom domain connected to Folify is automatically served over HTTPS. Folify provisions an SSL certificate for your domain as soon as it detects the DNS record is correctly configured — no purchases, uploads, or renewals required on your end. Your visitors see the padlock in the browser and all traffic is encrypted by default.

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Supported Registrars

Folify works with any registrar that supports standard DNS management. The most popular ones include:
  • Namecheap — Advanced DNS panel
  • GoDaddy — DNS Management under My Products
  • Cloudflare — DNS tab in your domain dashboard
  • Google Domains (now Squarespace Domains) — DNS settings panel
  • Porkbun — DNS Records section
  • Any other provider that lets you add A or CNAME records
If your registrar isn’t listed above, look for a “DNS Settings” or “Manage DNS” section in their control panel — the process is the same.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most DNS changes take effect within a few minutes, but the global DNS system can take up to 48 hours to fully propagate in rare cases. If your domain isn’t connecting after 24 hours, double-check that your DNS record values match exactly what Folify provided.
Yes. Subdomains are fully supported. Use a CNAME record that points your subdomain (e.g. portfolio.myname.com) to your Folify portfolio URL. See the CNAME tab in the DNS Record Types section above for step-by-step instructions.
Yes. HTTPS is automatic and free for all custom domains on Folify Pro. Your SSL certificate is provisioned and renewed by Folify — you don’t need to configure anything.
Start by double-checking that the DNS record values in your registrar match exactly what Folify shows in Portfolio Settings → Custom Domain. Even a small typo will prevent the connection. Then wait for propagation — it can take up to 48 hours. If the domain still shows as inactive after that, reach out to the Folify support team at support@folify.me and include your domain name and registrar.