How to · Custom Domain

Connect a custom domain so guests book on your brand URL

Start on a RentalBell subdomain, then point your own domain for a fully branded experience and cleaner SEO. No developer required for most DNS panels.

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BRAND AND SEO

Your domain is part of the guest experience

A custom domain builds trust in search results, ads, and emails, and keeps every booking touchpoint under your brand.

  • Start fast on a subdomain, upgrade when ready
  • Cleaner URLs for SEO and paid traffic
  • Usually no developer required for DNS
HOW IT WORKS

From hosted subdomain to your brand URL

1

Publish your site

Launch the booking site on the hosted subdomain so listings and checkout already work.

2

Open domain settings

In RentalBell, start custom domain setup and note the DNS values provided.

3

Update DNS

At your registrar, add the CNAME or A records RentalBell shows for your domain.

4

Verify and go live

Wait for DNS propagation, confirm SSL, then share your branded booking URL.

FAQ

Custom domain questions

Can I start without my own domain?+

Yes. Publish on a hosted subdomain first, then connect your domain later.

Why does a custom domain help SEO?+

A branded domain builds trust and gives you a cleaner URL for organic search and campaigns.

Do I need a developer for DNS?+

Usually not. Most registrars let you add the CNAME or A records from a simple DNS panel.

How long does DNS take?+

Often minutes to a few hours. Some registrars can take up to 24 to 48 hours.

Will SSL work on my domain?+

Yes. After DNS verifies, SSL is provisioned so guests see a secure branded booking URL.

Can I keep the subdomain?+

You can start on the subdomain and switch guest facing traffic to your custom domain once it is live.

Put bookings on your brand domain

Launch your site, update DNS, and welcome guests on a URL that looks unmistakably yours.

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