Custom Domains Management & DNS Configuration Guide | Nife Docs
Connect custom domains to your applications and sites with automatic SSL certificates and analytics.
Quick Navigation#
- Domains Overview - Overview & benefits
- Adding Custom Domains - Step-by-step setup
- DNS Configuration - DNS setup guide
- SSL Certificates - HTTPS & security
- Monitoring Domains - Analytics & health
What are Domains?#
Domains are web addresses that point to your applications:
- Default Domain:
myapp.nifetency.com(auto-provided) - Custom Domain:
myapp.com(your own domain)
Benefits of Custom Domains#
Professional Image 🏢
- Use your own brand domain
- Custom domain name
- Professional appearance
- Build credibility
Better Control 🎛️
- Your own domain ownership
- SEO benefits
- Email associated with domain
- Business branding
HTTPS Security 🔒
- Automatic SSL certificates
- Secure connections
- Encrypted data transfer
- Trust indicators
Analytics & Monitoring 📊
- Track domain traffic
- Monitor performance
- View access logs
- Analyze usage patterns
Domain Types#
Default Nife Domain#
Automatically provided for each resource:
Features:
- ✅ Free
- ✅ Automatic SSL
- ✅ No setup needed
- ✅ Always available
- ✅ Instant deployment
Good for:
- Testing and development
- Temporary deployments
- Quick prototyping
Custom Domains#
Your own registered domain:
What you need:
- Registered domain (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.)
- Access to domain registrar
- DNS editing capability
- 5-10 minutes for setup
Features:
- ✅ Professional branding
- ✅ Automatic SSL/HTTPS
- ✅ Full control
- ✅ Email domain available
- ✅ Multiple subdomains
Dashboard Overview#
Key Information#
Applications Number of apps with domains available
Static Sites Number of static sites with domains
Custom Domains Count of custom domains configured
SSL Secured Number of domains with HTTPS protection
Quick Actions#
Refresh Update domain information from latest state
Map Custom Domain Add a new custom domain to app or site
Domain Statuses#
| Status | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Active | Domain working correctly | No action needed |
| Pending | Being configured | Wait for completion |
| Error | Configuration issue | Check DNS settings |
| Expired | Domain expired | Renew domain |
Next Steps#
- Adding Custom Domains - Set up your domain
- DNS Configuration - Point domain to app
- SSL Certificates - Secure your domain
- Monitoring Domains - Track usage
Common Questions#
Q: Do I need a custom domain? A: No, your default nife domain works fine. Custom domains are optional for professional branding.
Q: How long does setup take? A: Usually 5-30 minutes depending on DNS propagation.
Q: Is SSL automatically enabled? A: Yes, all domains get free SSL certificates automatically.
Q: Can I use multiple domains? A: Yes, you can map multiple custom domains to the same application.
Q: What if my domain is registered elsewhere? A: You can still use it. Just point DNS records to your Nife app.
Getting Help#
Built-in Help: Click the ? icon on the domains page
Documentation:
Contact Support: [email protected]