Custom Domains & SSLEssentialIntermediate
Connecting a Custom Domain (CNAME & A Records Setup)
Step-by-step guide to connecting your custom domain (e.g. yourstore.com) with DNS configuration and Cloudflare SSL verification.
4 min readUpdated: 2026-09-18
Key Takeaways & Learning Goals
- Connect root domains (e.g. yourbrand.com) and subdomains (e.g. shop.yourbrand.com).
- Automatic SSL certificate provisioning via Cloudflare Custom Hostnames.
- Zero downtime during DNS propagation.
DNS Configuration Steps
Log in to your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, Google Domains) and add the following DNS records:
1
Add Domain in Admin Console
Go to Admin Console → Domains → + Connect Domain. Enter your domain name (e.g., 'auraliving.com').
Path:Admin Console → Domains → + Connect Domain
2
Add DNS Records at Registrar
Add the required CNAME and TXT verification records displayed on screen into your registrar's DNS management panel.
3
Click 'Verify Domain'
Conversora checks the DNS propagation and provisions a free wildcard SSL certificate within 5 to 15 minutes.
Recommended DNS settings for Conversora Custom Hostnames
# For Subdomains (e.g., shop.yourbrand.com)
Type: CNAME
Name: shop
Value: custom.conversora.io
TTL: Auto / 3600
# For Apex / Root Domains (e.g., yourbrand.com)
Type: A
Name: @
Value: 172.67.182.100 (or CNAME flattening to custom.conversora.io)
TTL: Auto