Complete guide to connecting your custom domain to Directify. Learn how to set up DNS records, configure domain settings, and verify domain ownership for both root domains and subdomains.
After creating your directory with a default subdomain, you can connect your own custom domain to make your directory more professional and branded.
Connecting your custom domain involves three main steps:
In your directories list, click on “Click to set custom domain” button.
directory.com
)You can add either:
directory.com
)tools.directory.com
)Make sure you own the domain before adding it. You’ll need access to manage its 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:
@
or your domain (e.g. directory.com
)159.223.235.17
For subdomains, add this CNAME record:
tools.directory.com
)your-directory.directify.app
If you’re using a subdomain, you’ll need to add a CNAME record instead of an A record.
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
.
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.
After the domain is verified, you will see a green checkmark in the Directify settings.