Kit: Connecting a custom domain
Kit
Demo summary
Walks through adding a subdomain in ConvertKit and configuring the corresponding DNS A-records in a domain registrar (Hostinger).
Step-by-step
- Go to Settings and click on Domains
- Click Connect an existing domain
- Enter your domain name using a subdomain prefix like 'go' or 'success'
- Select your homepage landing page and click Next
- Log into your domain registrar and locate the DNS record management section
- Add three separate A records using your subdomain as the Host and the IP addresses provided by Kit
- Return to Kit and click Validate
- Go to your landing page settings and select the new custom domain from the dropdown
Options
- Buy a new domain directly through Kit's integrated provider
- Edit the default Kit domain (e.g., username.ck.page)
Watch out for
- Do not use your root domain if you already have an existing website as it will break your site
- Do not use 'www' as your subdomain if it is already in use for your main website
- DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours to complete globally
- You may see a security/privacy warning immediately after publishing; wait for the SSL to provision
Tips
- Buy a brand new domain exclusively for use with Kit to avoid technical conflicts
- Use a subdomain like 'go.yourdomain.com' to keep your main site safe
- Contact your registrar's support if you cannot locate the DNS or Name Server settings
- Check the domain status by closing the validation window and refreshing the domain list
Highlights
“this one was immediately validated... very good so very simple”
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