After creating your directory with a default subdomain, you can connect your own custom domain to make your directory more professional and branded.

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Setting up your custom domain

Connecting your custom domain involves three main steps:

  1. Add your domain in Directify settings
  2. Configure DNS records at your domain provider
  3. Wait for DNS propagation (usually 24-48 hours)

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Step 1: Add Your Domain

In your directories list, click on “Click to set custom domain” button.

  1. Navigate to the “Custom Domain” section
  2. Enter your domain name (e.g., directory.com)
  3. Click “Next” to the DNS records section

You can add either:

  • A root domain (e.g., directory.com)
  • A subdomain (e.g., tools.directory.com)
Adding custom domain

Make sure you own the domain before adding it. You’ll need access to manage its DNS records.

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Step 2: Configure DNS Records

After adding your domain, you’ll need to configure DNS records at your domain provider (like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains).

For root domains, add this A record:

  • Type: A
  • Hostname: @ or your domain (e.g. directory.com)
  • Value: 159.223.235.17

For subdomains, add this CNAME record:

  • Type: CNAME
  • Hostname: your subdomain (e.g. tools.directory.com)
  • Target: your-directory.directify.app
  • TTL: 43200 (or provider default)
Set DNS records

If you’re using a subdomain, you’ll need to add a CNAME record instead of an A record.

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Step 3: Wait for DNS Propagation

After adding the records, it may take up to 24-48 hours for the changes to propagate.

Once DNS records are updated, your custom domain will be active and your directory will be accessible at https://your-domain.com.

Verify domain

If the domain is not working, please check your DNS records and make sure they are correct. After verifying the records, you do this steps again to trigger verification process.

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Verified

After the domain is verified, you will see a green checkmark in the Directify settings.

Verified