How to put an AI-built app on your own domain

A link like tools.yourcompany.com looks more trustworthy than a random address, and it takes one DNS record.

What you need

• A domain you control, and access to its DNS settings.
• A subdomain in mind, such as tools.example.com.
• About ten minutes, plus time for DNS to update.

Steps

• Add the domain to your app in Cohostly.
• Copy the DNS record it shows (usually a CNAME) into your DNS provider.
• Wait for the record to be seen; a low TTL speeds this up.
• Cohostly issues the HTTPS certificate once the record is found.

If it does not work

• Check the record name has no typo and no extra domain at the end.
• Remove any old record for the same name.
• Give DNS a few minutes, then check again.

Private apps on a custom domain

Sharing rules still apply: signing in works on the custom domain, so a private app stays private.

Questions

Do I need to buy a domain first?

Yes, from any registrar. Your apps also work on a Cohostly address without one.

Do I get HTTPS?

Yes, a certificate is issued automatically once the DNS record is found.

Can I use the root domain?

A subdomain is the simplest. Check the domain page in your app for what your provider supports.