Setting up a custom domain for your Carrd site is a great way to make your website look more professional and build trust with visitors. Instead of using a default Carrd URL (like yoursite.carrd.co), you can have your own domain name, like yoursite.com. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you connect your custom domain to Carrd.

Note: You will need to be on the Pro Carrd plan to use a custom domain.

Step 1: Get a Custom Domain

First, you need to own a domain name. If you don't already have one, you can register a domain through popular registrars like:

• Cloudflare (the service I use)

• Namecheap

• GoDaddy

• Porkbun

Choose a domain that's short, memorable, and fits your brand or project.

Step 2: Upgrade to Carrd Pro

You need a Carrd Pro account to use a custom domain. If you're on the free plan, upgrade to at least Pro Lite (Pro Standard and Pro Plus also include this feature).

To upgrade:

1. Log into your Carrd account.

2. Click Account > Upgrade.

3. Choose the plan that suits your needs.

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Step 3: Set Up Your Carrd Site for a Custom Domain

Once you've upgraded, go to your Carrd dashboard:

1. Open the site you want to connect.

2. Click Publish.

3. Under Publish To, select Use a custom domain.

4. Enter your domain name (e.g., www.yoursite.com).

5. Carrd will give you some instructions, including the DNS records you’ll need to add.

Typically, Carrd will ask you to add:

• An A Record pointing to Carrd's IP address (for example, 52.1.29.61).

• (Optional but recommended) A CNAME Record for the "www" version of your site.

Step 4: Update Your Domain’s DNS Settings

Now, log into your domain registrar’s dashboard and find the DNS settings for your domain.

You'll usually need to:

1. Create an A Record:

   • Host/Name: @

   • Points to: [Carrd IP Address]

2. Create a CNAME Record (for www):

   • Host/Name: www

   • Points to: your Carrd URL (like yoursite.carrd.co) or sometimes to a special Carrd domain provided.

Note: Some registrars like Namecheap or Cloudflare might phrase things a little differently, but the basic setup is the same.

Step 5: Finalize and Publish

After updating your DNS settings:

• Return to Carrd.

• Click Publish again on your site.

• Carrd will check the connection. It might take a few minutes (or up to a few hours) for DNS changes to fully propagate.

Once Carrd verifies the connection, your custom domain will be live and ready to get going!