To connect your custom domain to Ayor, copy the A Record and CNAME values from your Ayor dashboard. Go to your domain registrar (like GoDaddy, Hostinger, or Cloudflare), open the DNS settings, add an A record pointing to the copied IP with host @, and a CNAME record with host www pointing to your Ayor default domain. Finally, return to Ayor, type www.yourdomain.com, and click Connect.
Connecting a custom domain like www.yourdomain.com instead of using the default free subdomain is the cornerstone of building a professional digital brand. A dedicated domain gives your online store or landing page instant credibility, which directly translates into higher conversion rates and lower advertising costs across social media platforms.
Whether you purchased your domain from GoDaddy, Namecheap, Hostinger, Cloudflare, or any other global registrar, the Ayor platform provides a seamless and flexible integration compatible with all modern DNS servers.
Step 1: Extract the DNS Mapping Records from Ayor
- Log in to your Ayor account and click on the Settings icon at the bottom of the sidebar menu.
- From the settings sub-menu, click on Domain Name.
- You will see options to add a domain for either Funnels or Stores. Click the purple Add Domain button next to the section you want to configure.
- A popup window will display two critical technical values required for the connection:
- A RECORD: The target server IP address (e.g.,
34.49.84.177). Click Copy to save it. - CNAME: The alias domain layout pointer (e.g.,
yourdomain.ayor.ai). Click Copy to save it.
- A RECORD: The target server IP address (e.g.,
Step 2: Configure DNS Settings at Your Domain Provider
Now, open a new browser tab and log into your domain registrar’s website. Navigate to your domain dashboard and find the DNS Management, Advanced DNS, or DNS Zone Editor panel. Once inside the DNS table, add the following two records:
| Record Type | Host / Name | Value / Points To | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Record | @ | Paste the IP address copied from Ayor | Automatic / Default |
| CNAME Record | www | Paste the CNAME pointer copied from Ayor | Automatic / Default |
Pro Tip: If you find any pre-existing A records matching host @ or CNAME records matching host www, make sure to delete or modify them first to prevent conflicts.
Step 3: Verify and Link the Domain Inside Ayor
- After saving the DNS records at your registrar, return to your open Ayor popup window.
- In the Your Custom Domain input field, type your full domain name including www (e.g.,
www.yourdomain.com). - Click the purple Connect button to submit and verify the link.
Step 4: DNS Propagation and SSL Validation
Once the steps are completed successfully, keep these essential technical points in mind:
- Propagation Delay: DNS updates are not instantaneous across global internet servers. It typically takes between 15 to 30 minutes for the connection to fully propagate worldwide.
- Free SSL Certificate: Ayor automatically provisions and installs an SSL certificate to secure your website (enabling HTTPS encryption) as soon as the domain maps to our network. No manual setup or extra cost is required.
Leave a Reply