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Custom Domain Setup

Configure custom domains for your applications hosted on Symbiosis.host. This guide walks you through DNS configuration, SSL setup, and domain verification.

Prerequisites

  • A registered domain name
  • Access to your domain registrar
  • A deployed Symbiosis.host application
  • Basic DNS knowledge

Domain Setup Overview

Domain Setup Workflow

Visual representation of the custom domain setup process.

1

Add Your Domain

Add your custom domain in the Symbiosis.host dashboard:

# Using the CLI
symbiosis domains add example.com

# Or add through the dashboard:
# 1. Go to Project Settings
# 2. Select Domains
# 3. Click "Add Domain"
# 4. Enter your domain name
2

Configure DNS Records

Update your DNS records at your domain registrar:

# Add these DNS records
Type    Name               Value
CNAME   www               your-app.symbiosis.host
A       @                 76.76.21.21
TXT     _symbiosis       verify=abc123def456
3

SSL Configuration

Enable SSL for your domain:

# SSL is automatically provisioned
# You can also upload custom certificates:

symbiosis ssl upload   --cert=/path/to/certificate.crt   --key=/path/to/private.key   --domain=example.com
4

Domain Verification

Verify domain ownership and SSL setup:

# Check domain status
symbiosis domains verify example.com

# Check SSL status
symbiosis ssl status example.com

# Test domain configuration
symbiosis domains test example.com

Best Practices

DNS Management

Best practices for DNS configuration:

  • Use CNAME for subdomains
  • Configure root domain properly
  • Set appropriate TTL values
  • Regular DNS health checks

SSL Security

Ensure secure SSL implementation:

  • Enable HSTS
  • Regular certificate renewal
  • Proper redirect setup
  • Security header configuration

Domain Management

Maintain domain configuration:

  • Monitor domain expiration
  • Regular backup of records
  • Document DNS changes
  • Monitor propagation

Troubleshooting

DNS Issues

Common DNS problems:

  • Incorrect DNS records
  • DNS propagation delays
  • Missing CNAME records
  • Conflicting records

SSL Problems

SSL-related issues:

  • Certificate validation errors
  • Mixed content warnings
  • SSL renewal failures
  • HTTPS redirect issues

Next Steps

Now that your custom domain is set up, explore these related topics:

← Deployment Next: SSL Configuration →