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Custom Domains

Custom domains are available on Premium plans. Point your own domain to your instxnt storefront using a simple DNS CNAME record.

  1. Get Your instxnt Subdomain — When you create a store, you get a free subdomain like mystore-abc123.instxnt.xyz
  2. Add Your Domain in Settings — In your store settings, enter your custom domain (e.g., shop.example.com) in the "Your Own Domain" field and save.
  3. Create DNS CNAME Record — You'll receive DNS instructions. Point your domain to your instxnt subdomain by creating a CNAME record:
    Name: shop
    Type: CNAME
    Value: mystore-abc123.instxnt.xyz
  4. Verify Ownership — Once your DNS record is set up, click "Check Verification" in your store settings. We'll validate your domain within minutes.
  5. Start Selling — Your store is now accessible at your custom domain with a secure HTTPS certificate automatically provisioned.

💡 Tip: You can point any subdomain of your domain to instxnt. For example, you could have shop.example.com, store.example.com, or even example.com (requires different DNS setup) all pointing to different instxnt storefronts.

Common DNS Providers

Here's how to add a CNAME record on popular platforms:

  • Godaddy — Go to DNS Management, add a CNAME record, enter the name and value
  • Namecheap — Go to Advanced DNS, add a CNAME record
  • Route 53 (AWS) — Create a new record set with type CNAME
  • Cloudflare — Add a CNAME record in your DNS settings

Need help? Email support@instxnt.xyz.