How to Use Custom Domains in Bosani
Bosani is a cloud platform designed to make it easy to build and deploy websites and applications. One of the key features of Bosani is the ability to use custom domains. A custom domain allows you to use a domain name that you own instead of the default Bosani domain name. This provides a more professional look for your website and also helps to improve SEO.
Why use custom domains?
Using custom domains for your Bosani projects offers several advantages:
- Professionalism: A custom domain makes your website look more professional and trustworthy.
- Branding: It allows you to use your own brand name, which helps to build brand recognition.
- SEO: Search engines are more likely to rank websites with custom domains higher in search results.
- Customization: You can choose a domain name that is relevant to your website's content.
How to use custom domains in Bosani?
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Register a Domain Name: If you haven't already, you'll need to register a domain name through a domain registrar. Popular choices include GoDaddy, Namecheap, and Google Domains.
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Add the Domain to Your Bosani Project: Once you have a domain name, you need to add it to your Bosani project.
- In your Bosani dashboard, navigate to your project's settings.
- Locate the "Custom Domains" section and click "Add Domain".
- Enter your domain name and click "Add".
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Update DNS Settings: You will need to update the DNS settings for your domain name to point to your Bosani project.
- Bosani will provide you with the DNS records you need to update.
- Log in to your domain registrar's account and navigate to the DNS settings for your domain.
- Update the records according to the instructions provided by Bosani.
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Verify Your Domain: After updating the DNS settings, you need to verify that your domain is correctly pointed to your Bosani project.
- In your Bosani project settings, you should be able to see the status of your domain verification.
- If the verification is successful, you will be able to access your website using your custom domain name.
Troubleshooting:
- DNS Propagation: If you are having trouble accessing your website using your custom domain, it may be due to DNS propagation. DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate globally.
- Incorrect DNS Records: Double-check that you have entered the correct DNS records in your domain registrar's settings.
- SSL Certificate: Ensure that your Bosani project has an SSL certificate configured. You can check this in your project settings.
Examples:
Let's say you have a domain name "example.com" and you want to use it for your Bosani project.
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Add the Domain: You would enter "example.com" in the "Add Domain" section of your project settings.
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Update DNS Settings: Bosani will provide you with the following DNS records:
- A Record: Points to Bosani's server IP address.
- CNAME Record: Points to a specific subdomain on Bosani's server.
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Verify Domain: Once you've updated the DNS settings, you should be able to verify your domain within your Bosani project settings.
Conclusion
Using custom domains in Bosani can significantly enhance your website's professionalism and SEO ranking. By following the simple steps outlined above, you can easily set up and use your custom domain to give your Bosani project a professional look. Remember to verify your domain and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the process.