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Connect a domain or set your store username

Buy a domain from Vondera, connect a domain you already own, or change your free .vondera.io link.

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Connect your domain to your store
Buy and connect a domain with VDomains

Your store always has a free link like yourname.vondera.io. When you’re ready, you can give it a professional address such as yourbrand.com, either by buying a domain through Vondera or by connecting one you already own. A custom domain looks more trustworthy, is easier to remember and helps your brand in search results.

Go to Website Settings › Domains. The page has three tabs: Buy domains, Connected domain and Website Username.

Change your free store link

1 Website Username · 2 Username field · 3 Link preview · 4 Save Changes
1 Website Username · 2 Username field · 3 Link preview · 4 Save Changes
Buy a domain: 1 Buy domains tab and Buy domain
Buy a domain: 1 Buy domains tab and Buy domain
Connect your own domain: 3 Open your DNS provider · 4 Required DNS records · 5 Check Domain Status
Connect your own domain: 3 Open your DNS provider · 4 Required DNS records · 5 Check Domain Status
  1. Open the Website Username tab.
  2. Type your username in Website Username. It must be 3–15 English letters only.
  3. Check the link preview, for example yourname.vondera.io.
  4. Click Save Changes.

Buy a domain from Vondera

  1. Open the Buy domains tab and click Buy domain.
  2. Type the name you want, for example mybusiness, and search.
  3. Check availability and price, and complete the purchase.
  4. Your domains then appear under My Domains on the domain page and in the Buy domains tab.

Connect a domain you already own

  1. Open the Connected domain tab and enter your domain.
  2. Look at DNS Configuration. Vondera detects your DNS provider (for example, Cloudflare) and shows the steps for it.
  3. Log in to your DNS provider and open its DNS settings.
  4. Add the records from the Required DNS records table exactly as shown.
  5. Come back and click Check Domain Status.
A records (Name @)
Point your main domain to your store. Some providers want the Name left blank instead of @.
CNAME _acme-challenge
Used to verify the domain and issue the SSL certificate.
CNAME www
Makes www.yourdomain.com open your store too.
TTL
How long the record is cached. Use the value shown in the table.
ℹ️ Good to knowAt least one A record plus the _acme-challenge CNAME is enough to verify. DNS changes can take up to 48 hours. If you use Cloudflare, set these records to DNS only, not proxied.

When everything is correct, the status card shows Active – “Your domain is properly configured and active”. SSL (https) can take a few more minutes. Use Check status any time, or Disconnect to remove the domain.

Common questions

Where do I update my DNS settings?

At the company where you manage your domain’s DNS, usually where you bought it or Cloudflare. The Connected domain tab tells you which provider it detected.

Will my domain have SSL (https)?

Yes. SSL is set up automatically once the domain is verified. It may take a few minutes after connection.

How long until my domain works?

DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to spread. After the domain is verified, SSL can take a few more minutes. Click Check status to see where it stands.

Still need help?

Our support team is available 11 AM–7 PM (Egypt time), Saturday to Thursday.