Custom Domains

Introduction

LikeDo allows you to use your own custom domains and subdomains for all our services, including short links, email, and more. This helps you maintain your brand identity and build trust with your audience.

Adding a Custom Domain

To add a custom domain to your account:

1. Navigate to the Dashboard -> Domains section.
2. Click the Add Domain button.
3. Enter your domain name (e.g., example.com or links.example.com).
4. Click Create to add the domain to your list.

DNS Configuration

Once you've added a domain, you need to configure your DNS settings with your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare) to point to LikeDo.

For Root Domains (e.g., example.com)

Add an A record pointing to our server IP:

• Type: A
• Name: @
• Value: [Server-IP-Here] (Check the dashboard for the latest IP)

For Subdomains (e.g., links.example.com)

Add a CNAME record pointing to our domain:

• Type: CNAME
• Name: links
• Value: cname.likedo.com (Check the dashboard for the latest value)

Verification Status

After updating your DNS records, it may take some time (up to 24-48 hours) for changes to propagate globally. You can check the verification status in the Domains dashboard:

• Pending: DNS records have not been detected yet.
• Verified: Your domain is correctly linked and ready to use.
• Error: There is an issue with your DNS configuration.

SSL Certificates

LikeDo automatically provisions and renews SSL certificates (HTTPS) for all verified custom domains. You don't need to worry about manually managing certificates.

Best Practices

1. Use Subdomains for Specific Services: For example, use links.yo.com for short links and mail.yo.com for email services.
2. Propagate First: Don't start using your domain in production until the status shows as "Verified".
3. Cloudflare Users: If you use Cloudflare, ensure the "Proxy" status is set to "DNS only" (Grey Cloud) during initial verification.