How to Set Up Your Custom Domain with Job Boardly
Setting up a custom domain for your Job Boardly job board allows you to have a personalized web address. Follow these steps to complete the setup:
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Log into Job Boardly and Add Your Domain
First, log into Job Boardly and add your domain here: https://app.jobboardly.com/domains
2. Log into Your DNS Management Provider
Next, log in to your DNS management provider. This could be Cloudflare, Namecheap, GoDaddy, ClouDNS, or any other DNS management provider you use.
3. Access Your Domain's DNS Settings
Find and select the domain you want to set up. For this example, we'll use yourdomain.com
4. Remove Existing A Records
Before adding new records, remove any existing A records for your domain to avoid conflicts.
5. Add New DNS Records
Add the following DNS records to your configuration:
TYPE | HOST | VALUE |
A | @ | 75.2.96.173 |
A | @ | 99.83.186.151 |
CNAME | www | in.saascustomdomains.com |
🚨 Note for Namecheap Users: Ensure the host is set to "@" for the A records.
6. Disable Proxying (Cloudflare Users Only)
If you are using Cloudflare, please disable proxying for your DNS records. They should be set to "DNS only" (disable the orange cloud icon).
Subdomains
For setting up a subdomain -- For example, jobs.yourdomain.com, you will want make the hostname "jobs" (or whichever subdomain you plan to use) and point the CNAME record to in.saascustomdomains.com
When setting up a subdomain, do not use any A records, only the CNAME.
It should look something like this, depending on your registrar:
CNAME | jobs | in.saascustomdomains.com |
Additional Information
Propagation Time: It may take a few minutes for the DNS records to be updated. In some cases, it can take up to 24-48 hours for changes to fully propagate.
SSL Certificates: Job Boardly automatically manages SSL certificates for custom domains, ensuring your job board is secure.
Need More Help?
If you need detailed instructions on how to add DNS records for your specific DNS management provider, click on the links below:
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues, here are some common troubleshooting steps:
DNS Record Propagation: Verify if the DNS changes have propagated by using a DNS lookup tool.
Clearing Cache: Clear your browser cache and flush your DNS cache.
Correct Values: Double-check that the DNS records are entered exactly as shown above.
Proxying Disabled: Ensure proxying is disabled if you are using Cloudflare.
💡 Still having trouble? Try changing the hostname to "@" instead of "yourdomain.com"
Contact Support
If you've followed all the steps and are still experiencing issues, please contact Job Boardly support at [email protected]. Include details of your DNS provider and the records you've added for faster assistance.