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Custom Domain

Point your own domain (like community.yourbrand.com) at your community instead of using the default subdomain.

Open it from Admin -> Custom Domain (the route is /admin/domain).

What you can do here

  • See your default subdomain (your-slug.onbonfire.com) with a link to open it.
  • Enter a custom domain in the Custom Domain field and click Connect domain.
  • Copy the CNAME target value to add at your DNS provider; apex domains use an A record pointing to the shown VPS IP instead.
  • Watch the verification status: pending DNS (auto re-checks every 30 seconds), verified, or error.
  • Re-check DNS manually, or Disconnect the domain to revert to the subdomain.

Tips

  • DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours; leave the page open and it re-checks automatically.
  • Once verified, SSL activates on the first request, so no extra certificate step is needed.
  • The admin panel overview