To learn more about custom domains, visit Duda University.
Use a custom domain (for example, www.yoursite.com) to make it easy for customers to find your site. If you do not already own a domain name, you need to purchase one to connect to your site. A custom domain puts your brand front and center, making your site more memorable to visitors and allowing you to set up additional security measures for your site.
Once your client’s site is live, you can automate billing with Client Billing; you can even set it to automatically unpublish if payment isn’t received. For information on this feature see Client Billing Overview.
Purchase a Domain with Hover
Through Duda's partnership with Hover, you can opt to purchase a domain from within the editor. When you purchase your domain this way, Hover automatically configures the domain settings to work with your new site. There is no need to configure CNAME records or 301 redirect setup for domains purchased Hover/Duda integration.
To publish a site and purchase a domain with Hover:
- In your editor, at the top right, click Publish.
- Click Change Site Address.
- Select Purchase a new domain for your site, and then click Hover.
- Purchase your domain from Hover.
After purchase, you will be prompted to connect your new domain with your site. Just click the button to complete set up.
Other Domain Registrars
While we strongly recommend buying your domain from the editor, you can purchase your new domain name from any domain registrar (for example, GoDaddy.com).
When you purchase your domain from a different registrar, you need to follow additional steps to connect the domain to your website.
A custom domain name is not required to view your site. You can publish your site using the default domain (for example, yoursite.multiscreensite.com).
There are 2 default domains. Which one your dashboard uses is dependent on the plan you are currently on.
yoursite.dudasites.com (Basic, Team, and Agency)
yoursite.multiscreensite.com (Trial and White Label)
After upgrading from Trial to Basic, Team, or Agency, your default original domain will change to sitename.dudasites.com, this includes live sites.
When choosing a registrar, make sure the registrar you choose supports CNAME records and 301 redirects.