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OnSpace AI makes it simple to publish your project with either a free staging subdomain (e.g., yourproject.onspace.app) or your own custom domain. This comprehensive guide covers domain connection, troubleshooting, and hosting options.

Why Custom Domains Matter

Transform your project’s online presence with a custom domain:
  • 🎯 Professional Branding - Build trust with a branded URL
  • πŸ“ˆ Better SEO - Improve search engine rankings
  • πŸ’­ Memorable URLs - Easy to share and remember
  • πŸ”’ Enhanced Trust - Users feel more confident with professional domainsRecommended Domain Providers
  • Namecheap - Budget-friendly with excellent support
  • Cloudflare - Built-in CDN and security features
  • GoDaddy - Popular choice with global availability
  • Google Domains - Simple interface and reliable service

Quick Setup with Entri Integration

Step 1: Access Domain Settings

Navigate to **Project ** β†’ Publish β†’ Add Existing Domain β†’ Connect Domains Access Domain Settings

Step 2: Enter Your Domain

Input your domain name (e.g., myapp.com or app.mycompany.com) OnSpace AI streamlines domain connection with a straightforward DNS setup process. Unlike complex multi-record configurations, we only require a single A Record to get your custom domain live.

Step 3: Copy DNS Information

Once validated, you’ll see the DNS configuration panel with three key pieces of information:
  • Type: Always β€œA” for OnSpace AI domains
  • Host: Shows ”@” (root domain) with a copy button
  • Target: Your specific IP address with a copy button
Access Domain Settings

Step 4:Configure at Your Domain Provider

Take the Host and Target IP Address values and add them to your domain provider’s DNS settings.
  • Cloudflare
  • Namecheap
  • GoDaddy
Login to Cloudflare Dashboard
  1. Select your domain
  2. Go to DNS β†’ Records
  3. Add the required A record
  4. Set proxy status to β€œDNS only” (gray cloud icon)

SSL Certificate Management

Automatic SSL Provisioning

OnSpace AI automatically handles SSL certificates for all domains using Let’s Encrypt - no manual configuration required! Features:
  • πŸ”’ Auto-Issuance - Certificates generated upon domain verification
  • πŸ”„ Auto-Renewal - Renewed before expiration automatically
  • πŸ’° No Extra Cost - Included with Pro plans
  • πŸš€ Instant HTTPS - All traffic redirected to secure connections

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Fixes:
  • Ensure DNS records match exactly
  • Remove conflicting existing records
  • Wait for full DNS propagation (up to 48 hours)
  • Check domain isn’t expired or locked

SSL Certificate Problems

Symptoms: Browser security warnings or certificate errors Solutions:
  • Wait 20 minutes after domain verification for SSL provisioning
  • Clear browser cache and cookies
  • Try accessing via incognito/private mode
  • Verify domain is properly pointing to OnSpace servers

Domain Management Best Practices

Security Checklist

  • Enable domain registrar lock
  • Set up two-factor authentication
  • Configure auto-renewal payments
  • Monitor expiration dates
  • Use strong, unique passwords

Pricing & Feature Comparison

FeatureFree PlanPro Plan
OnSpace Subdomainβœ… project.onspace.appβœ… Included
Custom DomainsβŒβœ… Up to 5 domains
SSL CertificatesβŒβœ… Auto (all domains)
DNS ManagementβŒβœ… Full Control
CDN IntegrationβŒβœ… Basic
Custom RedirectsβŒβœ… Limited

Next Steps

Once your custom domain is live:
  1. πŸ” SEO Setup - Submit sitemap to Google Search Console
  2. πŸ“Š Analytics - Configure Google Analytics or similar tracking
  3. πŸš€ Performance - Monitor loading speeds and optimize
  4. πŸ”„ Maintenance - Set up automated monitoring and alerts
  5. πŸ“ˆ Growth - Plan for traffic scaling and CDN needs

Need Help?

  • πŸ’¬ Community Forum - Get help from other OnSpace users
  • πŸ“§ Support Team - Contact our technical support
  • πŸ“š Documentation - Browse our comprehensive guides
  • πŸŽ₯ Video Tutorials - Watch step-by-step setup videos
Ready to make your project live with a professional domain? Start with our automated Entri setup for the fastest configuration experience.