Custom Domain on Vercel & V0

Adding a custom domain to your Vercel projects allows you to move beyond the automatically generated `vercel.app` URL and use your own brand’s domain. This post will guide you through the process step-by-step.

1. Access Your Vercel Project Dashboard

• Log in to your Vercel account.
• Select the project you want to connect to your custom domain.

2. Navigate to the Domains Section

• In your project’s dashboard, go to the “Settings” tab.
• Find and click on “Domains”.

3. Enter Your Custom Domain

Enter your custom domain name in the input field provided (e.g., `www.yourdomain.com` or `yourdomain.com`).

4. Configure DNS Settings

Vercel will provide you with DNS records that you need to configure with your domain registrar. These records typically include:

You will see instructions similar to this:

Configure [yourdomain.com]

Type	Name	Value	TTL
A	@	76.76.21.21	Auto
A	@	76.76.25.25	Auto

Configure [www.yourdomain.com]

Type	Name	Value	TTL
CNAME	www	cname.vercel-dns.com	Auto

5. Update DNS Records with Your Domain Registrar

• Log in to your domain registrar account (e.g., PrivetServer, GoDaddy, Namecheap).
• Find the DNS management section for your domain.
• Add the records provided by Vercel to your domain’s DNS settings.

6. Verify Domain Configuration on Vercel

• Return to the Vercel Domains page.
• Vercel will automatically detect the changes you’ve made to your DNS settings.
• It may take some time for the DNS changes to propagate globally (up to 48 hours in some cases).
• Once Vercel verifies your domain, it will show as “Valid”.

7. Enable SSL (HTTPS)

Vercel automatically provides free SSL certificates for your custom domains.

• Once the domain is valid, ensure that “Enable Automatic SSL Certificates” is toggled ON.

Important Notes

If you encounter any issues, consult the Vercel documentation or contact their support for assistance.

DNS propagation times can vary. If your domain does not validate immediately, wait for some time and check again.

Be careful when editing DNS records. Incorrect settings can cause your domain to become inaccessible.

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