Connecting a Custom Domain
A custom domain lets your published blog live at your own web address instead of a default platform URL. Connecting your domain builds brand trust, makes your site easier to remember, and gives your content a professional, fully branded home.
How It Works
•Link any domain you own to your published Hyperblog site from the Custom Domain page.
•Verify ownership of the domain before it goes live, ensuring only you can connect it.
•Once verified, all your published blogs appear under your custom address automatically.
•Your domain works alongside your chosen template, newsletter, and lead capture features without extra setup.
•You can update or change the connected domain later from the same page.
Steps
1.From the dashboard, open the Custom Domain page from the navigation menu.
2.Enter the domain you want to connect (for example, yourname.com).
3.Follow the on-screen instructions to update your domain's settings with your domain provider.
4.Return to the Custom Domain page and start the verification process.
5.Wait for verification to complete, then confirm your domain shows as connected.
6.Visit your domain in a browser to confirm your published blog loads correctly.
Domain Connection Statuses
Status | What It Means | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
Pending | Domain entered but not yet verified. | Update your domain settings and start verification. |
Verifying | Settings are being checked for ownership. | Wait a short while; changes can take time to apply. |
Connected | Domain is verified and live. | Visit your domain to see your published blog. |
Failed | Verification could not be completed. | Recheck your settings and try verifying again. |
Tips & Notes
•Make sure you have access to your domain provider's settings before starting, as you'll need to make changes there.
•Use the exact domain format shown on the page to avoid verification errors.
•Once connected, your template and newsletter settings carry over automatically.
Domain changes can take some time to take effect after you update settings with your provider. If your domain doesn't connect right away, wait a little and try verifying again.
Custom domains may depend on your subscription plan. If the option is unavailable, check your current plan and upgrade if needed.
Troubleshooting
•Verification keeps failing: double-check that the settings you entered with your domain provider match exactly what the page requested.
•Domain shows as connected but the site won't load: clear your browser cache or try again later, as updates can take time to spread.
•Can't access the Custom Domain page: confirm you're signed in as the blog owner and that your plan includes custom domains.
•Wrong content appears on your domain: make sure your blog is published and a template has been applied.
Related topics: Choose Blog Templates, Manage Settings, Create and Publish a Blog.