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In this guide, you’ll learn how to:
  • Connect a domain you already own to your Rocket app.
  • Update DNS records with your domain provider.
  • Make your app available at a custom web address.

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Before you begin

You’ll need:
  • A published Rocket project.
  • Access to your domain provider account (for example, GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains).
  • Up to 24 hours for DNS changes to finish updating.

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Connect your app to a custom domain

You can point any domain you own to your Rocket app directly from Rocket.
1

Open the Launch menu

Click the Launch button in the top-right corner of your project.
Rocket Launch button in the top-right of the project editor.Rocket Launch button in the top-right of the project editor.

Open the Launch menu

In the menu, find Launch on custom domain and click + Add domain.
Launch menu showing the option to add a custom domain.Launch menu showing the option to add a custom domain.

Click Add domain

2

Enter your domain

Type the domain you own (for example, example.com) into the field and click Add Domain.Rocket adds the domain to your project and shows you the DNS details you need next.
Text input for adding your domain to Rocket.Text input for adding your domain to Rocket.

Enter your domain

3

Update DNS settings at your domain provider

Copy the DNS records that Rocket shows you.In a new browser tab, open your domain provider’s dashboard and go to the DNS settings for your domain.Add the records from Rocket exactly as shown (Type, Host, and Value).
DNS records provided by Rocket for domain verification.DNS records provided by Rocket for domain verification.

Copy your DNS records

You complete this step in your domain provider’s dashboard.
It can take up to 24 hours for your DNS changes to update everywhere.
4

Wait for verification

Return to Rocket and click Verify next to your domain.
The domain status first shows Verification pending.When Rocket detects the correct DNS records, the status changes to Live.
Your app is now publicly accessible at your custom domain.
Rocket showing your domain status as 'Verification pending'.Rocket showing your domain status as 'Verification pending'.

Pending verification

Success check: You see your custom domain listed in the Launch menu and under App menu → Settings → Custom Domain.
Rocket interface showing domain verified and live.Rocket interface showing domain verified and live.

Domain is live

You can manage your domain anytime from App menu → Settings → Custom Domain.
View DNS records, refresh status, or remove the domain.
Heads-up: Connecting a custom domain is available to paid users only.

You did it!

Your app is live at your own domain. You can now manage your domain, update DNS details, or disconnect it if needed.
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