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Custom Domains

Connect your own domain so customers visit yourdealership.com instead of a subdomain.

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Step 1: Add your domain in Dashboard

  1. Go to Dashboard → Website → Domain tab
  2. Enter your domain (e.g., yourdealership.com) and click Add Domain
  3. You’ll see DNS verification records appear in the panel
We show the exact DNS records you need to add (type, name, value). Copy them directly from the dashboard.

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Step 2: Add DNS records at your registrar/DNS host

  • Sign in to wherever your DNS is managed (e.g., GoDaddy, Cloudflare, Google Domains)
  • Add the verification records exactly as shown
  • Save and wait for DNS to propagate (may take up to 24–48 hours)
Subdomains (e.g., www.yourdealership.com) typically use a CNAME to cname.vercel-dns.com. Apex/root domains often use an ALIAS/ANAME to cname.vercel-dns.com or an A record to Vercel’s IP. Always prefer the records shown in the dashboard.

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Step 3: Check Verification

Back in the Dashboard, click “Check Verification.” We also auto-check periodically for a short time after adding the domain.
  • If verified, your domain becomes active and will serve your site
  • If still pending, re-check later; DNS can take time

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SSL Certificates

SSL (HTTPS) is issued automatically by Vercel after verification. No extra setup is needed.

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Keep your email unchanged

Pointing your web traffic to AutoFire does not require changing your email records.
  • Do not delete or change your existing MX records (they control email delivery)
  • Keep SPF/DKIM/DMARC TXT records as-is
  • Only add/update the A/ALIAS/ANAME or CNAME records we show for the web host (apex or www)
  • If your DNS shows a single catch-all A record, add the web record we provide alongside it (do not remove MX)
Recommended patterns (A record path):
  1. Apex A record(s): Set A @ → the exact IP(s) Vercel shows in the dashboard for your domain.
  2. www CNAME: Set CNAME www → cname.vercel-dns.com.
  3. Optional: Redirect apex → www using your DNS provider’s URL redirect feature.
  4. If your DNS supports ALIAS/ANAME for the apex, you can use ALIAS/ANAME → cname.vercel-dns.com instead of A.

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Troubleshooting

  • Make sure there are no conflicting DNS records for the same host
  • Ensure you’re editing the correct DNS zone for your domain
  • Give DNS some time to propagate (24–48 hours)
  • Re-check verification from the Dashboard
If you need help, contact support at support@goautofire.com