> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.klipl.ink/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connecting A Custom Domain

Connecting a custom domain allows you to build trust with your audience, as instead of seeing a **klipl.ink** URL, they see a **yourwebsite.com** link.

## How to connect a custom domain to KlipLink

Connecting a custom domain to KlipLink is relatively easy and will take about 5 minutes.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Login">
    Login to the KlipLink dashboard and head to the **'Custom Domains'** tab in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter domain details">
    Click **'+ Connect Domain'** at the top of the page and enter the domain you want to connect.

    <Info>
      Please note that the domain is split into the subdomain and root domain. It is not possible to connect the root of your website to KlipLink. We recommend using 'www'.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add DNS records">
    Click **'Next'** and then add the CNAME DNS record to your site. 

    <Tip>
      DNS Propogation can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Domain">
    Click **'Verify'** if your DNS records haven't been detected automatically. Then, confirm that you wish to add the domain to your account by clicking **'Finish'.**
  </Step>
</Steps>

## How to create links on a custom domain

To create a link, page or QR code on a custom domain, use KlipLink as normal, but when creating a link, page or QR code select your intended domain from the 'Domain' dropdown,