To connect your custom domain to SamCart, first register a domain, configure your DNS settings, and then use the SamCart platform to connect the domain to your product.
Key Takeaways:
- Following just a few simple steps, you can connect your custom domain to SamCart
- Connecting to a custom domain removes the samcart.com suffix from your checkout page
How to Connect a Custom Domain to SamCart
Connecting a custom domain to SamCart is a simple, straightforward process. We’ll walk you through it, step by step.
Register a Domain
The first step is to register a domain. This is done through platforms such as GoDaddy or Google Domains. There will be a minimal initial fee involved, followed by an annual fee of between $10-15 to keep the name.
Connect Your Domain to SamCart
Once your name is registered, you need to connect it to SamCart. There are two ways to do this – ONLY CHOOSE ONE. Both options require you to navigate your DNS hosting provider. We will walk you through both paths below.
Option One: Root Domain
- Log in to your DNS hosting provider
- Add or amend the A record for the root domain to the following IP addresses: 54.87.111.129 and 107.23.163.128
- Save the changes
You should see now see something similar to this:
Option Two: Subdomain
Choose this option if you are using a subdomain ie. courses. or shop. in your custom domain. E.g. courses.domain.com.
- Log in to your DNS hosting provider
- Add a CNAME record in the ANSWER FIELD containing the following: custom-lu4rid0t27xh1ppv.samcart.com
- Save the changes
Link Your SamCart Products to Your Custom Domain
You’re now ready to link your SamCart products to your custom domain
- Click on the Custom Domains widget on your SamCart dashboard.
- Click the +Add New button
- Enter your custom domain information, and select the product you’d like to link to the domain
- Click save
You’re all finished! Your product can now be accessed via the custom domain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Happens If I Don’t Add a Custom Domain?
It is not a problem. You can use your SamCart provided domain and still reap all the benefits of SamCart’s platform. All SamCart features will work, regardless of whether you are using a custom domain.
Why Create a Custom Domain for SamCart?
A custom domain gives your business a more professional appearance. It gives the appearance of independence and autonomy to potential customers.
Is it Easy to Create a Custom Domain for SamCart?
Yes, it is easy to create a custom domain for SamCart. Simply follow the steps above, and you’ll be able to do so in no time at all.
