Custom Domains - Intro
You can add a custom domain to your Tiiny Host account in order to host your sites on a custom domain. We connect to your domains using CNAME records & A records. Adding a custom domain is a two-step process: Adding records to your DNS provider like GoDaddy DNS Records from Tiiny Site Please wait for 15 minutes for the DNS records to fully propagate and click VPopularAdding a Custom Domains - Complete Guide
Tiiny Host allows you to add custom domains to your account and host your projects under your own domain names. Once you have added a custom domain, you can either host a project under the domain or under subdomains. This means your project can go from tiiny-host-example.tiiny.site to: www.customdomain.com or example.customdomain.com In this article we will go through these topics: Adding a custom domain you already own Buying a new custom domain on Tiiny Host UploadingPopularAdding records to your DNS provider
From your control panel, navigate to the Custom Domains section and click Add. In the popup, enter a valid domain name and click Add. You can choose to validate a full domain name (e.g. mydomain.com) or specifically a subdomain (e.g. sub.mydomain.com). If you choose to validate the full domain, you can later upload sites to any subdomain you want via the control panel and without the need to add further CNAME records. Automatic Set-Some readersUploading to your custom domain
Once you have successfully validated and connected your custom domain with Tiiny Host you have two options: Publishing an existing project To publish an existing project, locate the project in the Live Projects table, then click the three dots next to it, and then click Publish to Custom Domain. Uploading a new project Once logged into your dashboard, click thSome readersDomain forwarding
If you're intending to host your entire website with us (not just a subdomain) please ensure that the following record is set: This record ensures that we automatically route the below urls correctly: Why do I need to host on www.mydomain.com instead of mydomain.com ? For simplicity and universal compatibility across mFew readersMy custom domain name is not validating
If your domain is not validating, here are some common reasons: The NAME requires a suffix Some domain registrars require you to add the CNAME NAME with a suffix. For example if the NAME is abcdef try adding the NAME with your domain as the suffix. E.g. abcdef.mydomain.com Additionally, some domain registrars also require you to add a trailing . (dot), E.g. abcdef.mydomain.com. Your CNAME updates haven't updated yet It can take some time for the CNAME records that youFew readersUpdating DNS Records For Domains Purchased Through Us
This guide is only for domains purchased through Tiiny Host. Through the workflow you can update: Nameservers DNS records MX records To update the records of a domain purchased through us please follow the below instructions: Navigate to the Custom Domains section on your dashboard and click the Details button Click on the Manage DNS Records sectFew readersHow can I transfer my domain out of Tiiny Host?
If you're moving your domain to a new registrar, you'll need an EPP code (also called an Auth Code or Authorization Code) to authorise the transfer. This is a security measure that confirms you own the domain and have approved the move. What Is an EPP Code? An EPP code is a unique string of characters tied to your domain. The receiving registrar will ask you for this code before they can complete the trFew readers
