Set up a custom domain

Custom domains allow you to give your documentation a professional touch by hosting it on a personalized URL. With Wikily, you can assign a unique domain to each documentation, enabling you to manage multiple documentations under different domains seamlessly. https://gist.github.com/Cannonb4ll/91f61dd92026a19921073bf07b8e8521

🚀 Why Use a Custom Domain?

• Make your documentation part of your brand with your own domain.
• Provide a memorable and user-friendly link for your users.
• Assign different domains to multiple documentations.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Your Custom Domain

Step 1: Add Your Custom Domain

1. Log In to your Wikily Dashboard.
2. Go to Settings:
   • Navigate to the Settings section in the left sidebar.
   • Click on Custom Domains.
3. Add a Domain:
   • Click the Add New Custom Domain button.
   • Enter your desired domain (e.g., docs.yourdomain.com).

Step 2: Configure DNS on Your Domain Provider

1. Access DNS Settings:
   • Go to your domain provider (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare).
2. Set a CNAME Record:
   • Add a new CNAME record:
     • Host: The subdomain you entered earlier (e.g., docs).
     • Value: wikily.io.
   • Save your changes.

:::info Note: DNS changes might take a few minutes to propagate :::

Step 3: Verify DNS in Wikily

1. Verify Your Domain:
   • Return to the Custom Domains page in your Wikily dashboard.
   • Click the Verify DNS button next to your custom domain.
2. Provisioning:
   • Once verified, Wikily will automatically provision your domain and set up an SSL certificate to secure it.

Step 4: Wait for Completion

• Email Notification: You’ll receive an email once the setup is complete.
• SSL Certificate: Wikily will handle the SSL certificate setup, so your domain is secured with HTTPS.

🎉 Done! Access Your Custom Domain

After the setup is complete:

• Visit your custom domain (e.g., docs.yourdomain.com).
• Your assigned documentation will appear, ready to impress your users!

💡 Need Help?

If you encounter any issues during setup:

• Check your DNS configuration using DNS Checker.
• Reach out to our support team via the dashboard for personalized assistance.

Enjoy your professional, custom-branded documentation with Wikily!