Personalize your Formaloo app's URL by assigning it a custom domain. This involves setting up a CNAME record to direct your chosen subdomain to Formaloo's servers.
To set up your domain/subdomain with Formaloo, you need to add a CNAME record. Additionally, it would be best if you pointed your branding in Formaloo towards your domain/subdomain.
Step 1: Add a CNAME record
Log In to your domain registrar: Access your account on platforms like GoDaddy, Cloudflare, or Bluehost.
📝 Additional insights:
Learn how to add a CNAME record for Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Siteground, HostGator, and Bluehost.
Find the DNS settings: Locate where your domain's DNS (Domain Name System) records are managed. This will vary from provider to provider. This task could be referred to as DNS Management, Name Server Management, or Advanced Settings. It is usually found in the CPanel or within your provider's dashboard.
Create a CNAME record: Locate the CNAME records for the subdomain you want to use. You may already have one or more records resembling:
Name: Specify the subdomain for your app (e.g.,
app.yourdomain.com).Target: Set this to
apps-alias.formaloo.net.TTL: You can set this to the default value or adjust as needed.
⭐ Note:
You will need to create a CNAME record, pointing your domain to:
apps-alias.formaloo.net
If you want the custom domain to open your formaloo app.
Ensure the subdomain correctly points to apps-alias.formaloo.net to avoid misconfiguration.
Step 2: Wait for DNS changes to propagate
It may take up to 24 hours for DNS changes to take effect globally. Use DNSchecker.org to verify when the changes have fully propagated.
Step 3: Configure the custom domain on your apps
You can also have multiple custom domains activated on your apps. There are two main ways you can use custom domains in Formaloo:
Method 1: A custom domain on all apps in your workspace
This way, you can customize the address of all your formaloos automatically to your domain/subdomain. It is a great option if you want all your forms and apps to work with the same root domain automatically.
This method applies your custom domain to all forms and apps. This way, your forms & apps can be opened with their URL ending appended to your custom domain.
Go to your Workspace Settings page in your dashboard. Provide your custom domain or subdomain. This will enable a custom domain on your workspace.
Example custom domain for apps: https://app.formaloo.co/app-address will be https://yourdomain.com/app-address
Remember to add your app’s URL to the end of your custom domain. This will enable you to open your apps.
📝 Additional insights:
When you enable this, all your apps will be accessible. Enter the formaloo’s URL ending at the end of your custom domain to access them. This URL ending is the unique address of each formaloo.
Method 2: A custom domain on your app, individually
To assign a unique custom domain for an individual app, first ensure that Public View is enabled.
Follow these steps:
Open the app: In your dashboard, locate and click on the app you want to configure.
Enable Public View:
Click on the Settings tab within the app.
Find the Public View option and toggle it to enable.
Once enabled, the app’s public URL will appear below the toggle.
Set the Custom Domain:
After enabling Public View, go to the top-right menu and click on the Share button.
Set the Custom Domain: Select Address in the sharing settings and enter your custom domain and save it.
This setup allows your app to be accessed via your specified custom domain, providing a consistent, branded experience.
⭐ Note:
Please note that if your CNAME record hasn’t been propagated yet, you can’t save it here.
After completing these steps, your Formaloo app will be accessible through your designated custom domain, providing a seamless and branded experience for your users.
📝 Additional insights:
Need to configure a custom domain for your Formaloo forms instead? Read our step-by-step guide on Setting a custom domain for your Form URL.