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# Connect Your Custom Domain to Your Folify Portfolio

> Replace your folify.me/yourname URL with your own domain. Set up DNS in minutes and get automatic HTTPS on every Folify Pro portfolio.

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.

<Note>
  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.
</Note>

## How to Connect Your Domain

<Steps>
  <Step title="Upgrade to Pro">
    Go to **Account Settings → Billing** and upgrade to the Folify Pro plan. Your custom domain settings become available immediately after upgrading.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Custom Domain Settings">
    Navigate to **Portfolio Settings → Custom Domain** inside your Folify dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="A Record">
    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.

    <Tip>
      If your registrar already has an A record for `@`, you'll need to update it rather than add a new one.
    </Tip>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="CNAME Record">
    Use a **CNAME record** when you want to point a subdomain (e.g. `portfolio.yourname.com`) to your Folify portfolio.

    **How to set it up:**

    1. In your registrar's DNS settings, create a new **CNAME record**.
    2. Set the **Host** (or Name) field to the subdomain prefix — for example, `portfolio` for `portfolio.yourname.com`.
    3. Paste your Folify portfolio URL into the **Value** (or Points To) field.
    4. Save the record.

    <Tip>
      CNAME records cannot be used on root domains — they are only valid for subdomains. Use an A record for `yourname.com`.
    </Tip>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## 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.

## 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.

## Frequently Asked Questions

<Accordion title="How long does DNS propagation take?">
  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.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I use a subdomain like portfolio.myname.com?">
  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.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Is HTTPS included with custom domains?">
  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.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What if my domain isn't connecting?">
  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](mailto:support@folify.me) and include your domain name and registrar.
</Accordion>