Custom Domain Setup
Connect your own branded domain to your VibeMint project in 5 simple steps. Every custom domain gets automatic SSL, global edge delivery, and DDoS protection — at no additional cost.
Step-by-Step Setup
Enter Your Custom Domain
In your project settings, navigate to the Domains tab and type your custom domain name (e.g. mooncat.xyz). Do not include www — VibeMint handles both www and apex routing automatically.
Copy the CNAME Target
VibeMint will display a unique CNAME target for your domain. Copy this value — you'll need to add it at your domain registrar or DNS provider.
Add CNAME at Your DNS Provider
Log in to your domain registrar (e.g. Namecheap, Cloudflare, GoDaddy) and create a new CNAME record pointing your domain or www subdomain to: cname.vibemint.com
Wait for DNS Propagation
DNS propagation typically takes 5–60 minutes on Cloudflare and up to 24 hours on other providers. VibeMint monitors your domain continuously and will automatically detect and verify when the CNAME resolves.
SSL Auto-Provisioned
Once DNS verifies, VibeMint instantly provisions a free wildcard SSL certificate via Let's Encrypt. Your site goes live at https://yourdomain.com with full HTTPS enforcement — no action required.
Provider-Specific Notes
Cloudflare
Fastest propagation (~1 min). Set proxy status to DNS Only (grey cloud) for the CNAME record.
Namecheap
Use 'Advanced DNS' settings. Add CNAME with host '@' for apex or 'www' for subdomain.
GoDaddy
Go to DNS Management → Add Record → Type: CNAME, Name: www, Value: cname.vibemint.com
Google Domains / Squarespace DNS
Custom records section. Add CNAME type, name 'www', data 'cname.vibemint.com', TTL 300.
Cloudflare Proxy Warning
If you use Cloudflare, make sure the CNAME record has proxy status set to DNS Only (grey cloud). Using the orange proxy cloud can conflict with VibeMint's edge SSL provisioning.
Both Apex and WWW Supported
VibeMint handles both mooncat.xyz (apex) and www.mooncat.xyz automatically. Add a CNAME for www and an A record or ALIAS record for the apex domain if your provider supports it.