Connect Your Custom Domain

Before You Start

You'll need:

• A domain name (from Namecheap, GoDaddy, Google Domains, etc.)
• Your app deployed on Vercel
• Access to your domain's DNS settings

Step 1: Add Domain in Vercel

1. Go to your project in the Vercel dashboard
2. Click Settings → Domains
3. Enter your domain (e.g., myapp.com) and click Add

Vercel will show you the DNS records you need to add.

Step 2: Update DNS Records

Log into your domain registrar and find DNS settings. You'll need to add:

For apex domain (myapp.com):

• Type: A
• Name: @ (or leave blank)
• Value: 76.76.21.21

For www subdomain:

• Type: CNAME
• Name: www
• Value: cname.vercel-dns.com

Step 3: Wait for Propagation

DNS changes can take 15 minutes to 48 hours to spread globally. Usually it's under an hour.

You can check progress at dnschecker.org

Step 4: SSL Certificate

Vercel automatically provisions a free SSL certificate once your domain is connected. Your site will be accessible via HTTPS with no extra setup.

Troubleshooting

"Domain not found" error - DNS hasn't propagated yet. Wait a bit longer.

SSL certificate failing - Make sure your DNS records are correct. The CNAME for www should point to Vercel, not your old host.

Redirect loops - If you're migrating from another host, make sure to remove any old redirect rules.

Subdomains

Want app.myapp.com instead of myapp.com? Just add it as a new domain in Vercel and update your DNS:

• Type: CNAME
• Name: app
• Value: cname.vercel-dns.com