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# Custom domain DNS configuration guide

> Add a CNAME record to point a custom subdomain to your KudosWall collection page. Step-by-step DNS setup guides for Cloudflare, GoDaddy, and Namecheap.

To use a custom domain for your collection page (for example, `testimonials.yourcompany.com`), you need to add a CNAME record at your DNS provider pointing to `kudoswall.org`. This tells browsers to route visitors on your subdomain to KudosWall. Custom domains require a Pro, Agency, or Lifetime plan.

## DNS record to add

Add the following record at your DNS provider, replacing `testimonials` with whatever subdomain you'd like to use:

```text theme={null}
Type:  CNAME
Host:  testimonials
Value: kudoswall.org
TTL:   3600 (or Auto)
```

Step-by-step instructions for the most common DNS providers are below.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Cloudflare">
    1. Log in to the [Cloudflare dashboard](https://dash.cloudflare.com).
    2. Select the domain you want to use.
    3. Go to **DNS** → **Records**.
    4. Click **Add record**.
    5. Fill in the fields:
       * **Type:** CNAME
       * **Name:** `testimonials` (or your chosen subdomain)
       * **Target:** `kudoswall.org`
       * **Proxy status:** **DNS only** (gray cloud)
    6. Click **Save**.

    <Warning>
      You must set the proxy status to **DNS only** (the gray cloud icon). If the orange proxy cloud is enabled, Cloudflare will intercept the traffic and KudosWall's domain verification will fail.
    </Warning>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="GoDaddy">
    1. Log in to GoDaddy and go to **My Products**.
    2. Find your domain and click **DNS**.
    3. Under DNS Records, click **Add**.
    4. Fill in the fields:
       * **Type:** CNAME
       * **Host:** `testimonials` (or your chosen subdomain)
       * **Points to:** `kudoswall.org`
       * **TTL:** 1 hour
    5. Click **Save**.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Namecheap">
    1. Log in to Namecheap and go to **Domain List**.
    2. Click **Manage** next to your domain.
    3. Open the **Advanced DNS** tab.
    4. Click **Add New Record**.
    5. Fill in the fields:
       * **Type:** CNAME Record
       * **Host:** `testimonials` (or your chosen subdomain)
       * **Value:** `kudoswall.org`
    6. Click the green checkmark to save.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Other providers">
    If your DNS provider isn't listed above, look for a section called **DNS Records** or **Zone Editor** and add a record with these values:

    * **Host / Name:** your chosen subdomain (e.g. `testimonials`)
    * **Points to / Value / Target:** `kudoswall.org`
    * **Type:** CNAME
    * **TTL:** `3600` or `Auto`

    Consult your provider's documentation if you're not sure where to find the DNS records section.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Verify your domain in KudosWall

After adding the DNS record, come back to **Dashboard → Collection → \[your collection] → Domain** and click **Verify DNS Now**. KudosWall will check that the CNAME is in place and mark your domain as verified.

DNS propagation can take up to **48 hours**, but it usually completes within a few minutes to a few hours. If verification fails on the first try, wait 15–30 minutes and try again.