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# How do I use my own custom domain?

> Point your own domain (like www.mygym.com) at your Uplifter site with a CNAME record.

<Note>
  **Must know**

  * The custom-domain option only appears when your plan includes it — if you don't see **Use Custom Domain**, ask your Uplifter contact.
  * You add a CNAME record at your domain registrar pointing to **domains.uplifter.app**.
  * DNS changes can take up to **48 hours** to take effect.
</Note>

Instead of your free `mygym.uplifter.app` address, you can serve your public site on your own domain, such as `www.mygym.com`.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose Use Custom Domain">
    In **Settings → Website → General**, open the **Domain Settings** card, select **Use Custom Domain**, and type your domain (for example `www.mygym.com`). Step-by-step DNS instructions appear on the page as soon as you pick this option.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save your domain">
    Click **Save Changes** to store your domain.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a CNAME at your registrar">
    Log in to your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.), open **DNS management**, and create a **CNAME** record:

    * **Type:** CNAME
    * **Name:** www (or your chosen subdomain)
    * **Value/Target:** domains.uplifter.app
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for DNS to propagate">
    DNS changes can take up to 48 hours. Once they take effect, your site loads on your own domain.
  </Step>
</Steps>

For a root domain like `mygym.com`, check whether your registrar supports CNAME flattening or ALIAS records; if not, use `www` as your primary address.

**Related:** [Change your club's website address](/club/website-store/set-your-website-address-subdomain) · [Publish your website and take it live](/club/website-store/publish-your-website)