Why Use a Custom Domain?

When you create a website with Framer, they provide you with a default subdomain, like yourname.framer.website. While this works for getting started, using your own custom domain, such as mywebsite.com, allows you to have a more professional and on-brand web address.

What You'll Need

Before you can connect your own domain, you'll need a few key things:

1. A domain name that you've purchased from a domain name provider like Namecheap, GoDaddy, or Squarespace.

2. A paid Framer plan - the free version doesn't support custom domains.

3. Access to manage the domain details (DNS settings) for your domain name.

Step-by-Step: Connecting Your Domain

Follow these steps to link your personal domain to your Framer website:

1. Add the Domain in Framer:

   • Sign in to your Framer account and go to your project settings.

   • Look for the "Domains" section and click "Add Custom Domain".

   • Enter the domain name you want to use (e.g., mywebsite.com).

   • Choose whether this will be the root domain or a subdomain.

   • Click "Add Domain" to save your changes.

2. Configure Domain Details (DNS Records):

   • Framer will provide you with specific details called “DNS records” to add to your domain provider.

   • Log into your domain provider’s admin panel and find the DNS management tools.

   • Add the new A and CNAME records supplied by Framer.

   • Remove any existing DNS records for this domain if you see one.

   • Save the DNS configuration changes.

3. Verify Domain Connection:

   • Return to Framer and click the "Verify Domain" button.

   • It can take 24-48 hours for the DNS changes to fully propagate online, but it can be a quick process sometimes.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you're having trouble getting your domain to work with Framer:

• Double-check that you've entered the DNS records correctly.

• Ensure you've removed any old, conflicting DNS records.

• Verify your domain registration is still active and paid for.

• Contact Framer support if you need further assistance.

Connecting your own custom domain is an important step in building a professional online presence for your Framer-powered website. Take the time to set it up properly, and you'll have a web address that's uniquely yours.