Skip to main content

Custom Domains

Use your own domain name instead of the default clearcms.app subdomain.

info

Custom domains are available on all plans, including the Free plan. Every ClearCMS site can use a custom domain.

Before you start​

You will need:

  • A domain name you have already purchased
  • Access to your domain settings (at the company where you bought it)

Step-by-Step Setup​

1. Add Domain in ClearCMS​

  1. Go to your site's Settings
  2. Click Domains in the sidebar
  3. Click Add Custom Domain
  4. Enter your domain (e.g., www.example.com)
  5. Click Add Domain

2. Point your domain to ClearCMS​

Add these records at the company where you bought your domain (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.):

For Subdomain (www.example.com)​

Type: CNAME
Name: www
Value: cname.clearcms.app
TTL: Auto or 3600

For Apex Domain (example.com)​

Type: A
Name: @ (or leave blank)
Value: 76.76.21.21
TTL: Auto or 3600

Type: AAAA
Name: @ (or leave blank)
Value: 2606:4700:3033::6815:6c8
TTL: Auto or 3600

3. Check your settings​

Enter your domain below to check if everything is set up correctly:

DNS Checker
Enter your domain to check if DNS records are configured correctly for ClearCMS.

Changes can take 5 minutes to 48 hours to take effect. Most finish within 30 minutes.

4. Secure connection (SSL)​

Once your domain is verified:

  • A secure certificate is set up automatically
  • This takes 1 to 5 minutes
  • Your site will use a secure (HTTPS) connection

Common Domain Setups​

WWW Only​

Point www.example.com to ClearCMS, redirect apex to www.

www.example.com → CNAME → cname.clearcms.app
example.com → Redirect to www.example.com (at registrar)

Apex Only​

Point example.com to ClearCMS, redirect www to apex.

example.com → A → 76.76.21.21
www.example.com → Redirect to example.com (at registrar)

Point both to ClearCMS, we handle the redirect.

example.com → A → 76.76.21.21
www.example.com → CNAME → cname.clearcms.app

Set your preferred domain in ClearCMS settings.

Domain Registrar Guides​

Cloudflare​

  1. Log into Cloudflare Dashboard
  2. Select your domain
  3. Go to DNS
  4. Click Add Record
  5. Enter the values above
  6. Important: Set proxy status to "DNS only" (gray cloud)

GoDaddy​

  1. Log into GoDaddy
  2. Go to My Products → Domains
  3. Click DNS next to your domain
  4. Click Add under Records
  5. Enter the values above

Namecheap​

  1. Log into Namecheap
  2. Go to Domain List
  3. Click Manage next to your domain
  4. Go to Advanced DNS
  5. Click Add New Record
  6. Enter the values above

Google Domains​

  1. Log into Google Domains
  2. Select your domain
  3. Go to DNS
  4. Scroll to Custom Records
  5. Click Manage Custom Records
  6. Enter the values above

Troubleshooting​

"Domain not verified"​

  • Your changes may not have taken effect yet
  • Double-check the records you entered are correct
  • Make sure there are no typos in the CNAME value
  • Wait up to 48 hours for changes to finish

"SSL certificate pending"​

  • Your domain must be verified first
  • Wait a few minutes after verification
  • Contact support if it stays pending for more than 24 hours

"Too many redirects"​

  • If using Cloudflare, set SSL mode to "Full"
  • Disable "Always Use HTTPS" in Cloudflare temporarily
  • Ensure proxy status is "DNS only"

Site shows different content​

  • Clear your browser cache (or try a different browser)
  • Check if your old hosting still has records set up
  • Make sure your domain points to clearcms.app

Removing a Domain​

  1. Go to Settings → Domains
  2. Click the ... menu next to the domain
  3. Click Remove Domain
  4. Confirm removal
note

Also remove the records at the company where you bought your domain to fully disconnect.

FAQ​

Can I use a subdomain?​

Yes! Use any subdomain like blog.example.com or shop.example.com.

Can I have multiple domains?​

Yes, you can add multiple domains to one site. Set one as primary.

Do I need to renew SSL certificates?​

No, certificates are renewed automatically.

Can I transfer a domain to ClearCMS?​

ClearCMS does not sell domain names. Keep your domain at the company where you bought it.

Was this page helpful?