Domains & DNS Management | Complete Guide | Nife Docs

Complete guide to managing custom domains, configuring DNS records, securing with SSL certificates, and monitoring domain health.

Getting Started with Custom Domains#

Setting up a custom domain for your Nife applications takes just a few steps:

Domains Overview - Understand domain types and benefits
Adding Custom Domains - Connect your domain to apps
DNS Configuration - Configure DNS records
SSL Certificates - Secure with HTTPS
Monitoring Domains - Track performance

Key Features#

✅ Automatic SSL Certificates#

Get free HTTPS certificates automatically for all your domains, with zero configuration.

✅ Easy DNS Setup#

Point your domain with simple CNAME records. Complete documentation for all registrars.

✅ Real-time Monitoring#

Track domain performance, uptime, and security with built-in analytics and alerts.

✅ Multiple Domains#

Connect unlimited custom domains and subdomains to your applications.

✅ Professional Branding#

Use your own domain to build brand credibility and customer trust.

Topics#

Domain Setup#

Custom domain management
Subdomain configuration
Domain mapping
Multi-domain applications

DNS Configuration#

CNAME records
A records
Nameserver setup
DNS propagation
DNS troubleshooting

SSL & Security#

HTTPS configuration
SSL certificate provisioning
Certificate renewal
Domain validation
Mixed content warnings

Monitoring & Analytics#

Domain performance
SSL certificate status
Traffic analytics
Core Web Vitals
Uptime monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions#

How do I add a custom domain?#

Go to Domains → Map Custom Domain, select your application or site, enter your domain name, and follow the DNS setup instructions. It typically takes 5-30 minutes for propagation.

Learn more about adding custom domains →

Is SSL included?#

Yes! Nife automatically provisions free SSL certificates for all domains. Your site will have HTTPS enabled automatically.

Learn more about SSL certificates →

How do I configure DNS records?#

DNS configuration depends on your registrar. Nife provides CNAME values - you add a CNAME record in your registrar pointing to Nife infrastructure. Most registrars support this in 2-3 minutes.

Detailed DNS setup guide →

Can I use subdomains?#

Yes! You can use any subdomain (www, api, blog, etc.) and point it to different applications or the same app.

Subdomain configuration guide →

What if DNS propagation is slow?#

This is normal - DNS takes up to 24-48 hours to propagate globally. You can check propagation status using online DNS tools. Most users will see the change within 1 hour.

DNS propagation troubleshooting →

How do I monitor my domain?#

The Domains page shows all your domains with status, SSL certificates, and quick access to analytics. Click any domain to view detailed performance metrics.