> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.goautofire.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Custom Domains

> Connect your own domain (e.g., yourdealership.com) to your AutoFire site

# Custom Domains

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

<Note>
  Custom domains require **AutoFire Pro**. Free Kickstart sites use `yourdealership.goautofire.com`.
</Note>

## In this guide

* Add and verify your domain in the dashboard
* DNS records at your registrar
* SSL, email coexistence, and troubleshooting

## 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

<Note>
  We show the exact DNS records you need to add (type, name, value). Copy them directly from the dashboard.
</Note>

## 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)

<Tip>
  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.
</Tip>

## 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

## SSL Certificates

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

## 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.

## 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, email [info@intuicodigital.com](mailto:info@intuicodigital.com) or use in-app chat from your dashboard.

## Next steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Update Google Business Profile">
    Point your GMB website URL to the new custom domain once verified.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pro: syndicate inventory">
    [Distribution feeds](/dealer-guide/distribution) — share feed URLs with partners using your branded VDP links.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pro: sales workflows">
    [Leads & test drives](/dealer-guide/leads-and-test-drives) — capture interest on your branded site.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="FireCompare" icon="scale-balanced" href="/dealer-guide/firecompare">
    Research pages on your custom domain (Pro)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plans & billing" icon="credit-card" href="/subscriptions">
    What happens to domains when you cancel
  </Card>
</CardGroup>