How to Set Up a Custom Domain for Your Deonde Food Ordering System

Modified on Tue, 3 Jun at 12:07 PM

Learn how to configure a professional custom domain like order.yourdomain.com to enhance your brand identity.

Setting Up a Custom Domain for Your Deonde Platform

A custom domain creates a professional appearance for your food ordering system and strengthens your brand identity. This guide walks you through the process of pointing your domain to Deonde's servers.

Important Note

This feature is only available with paid plans (Pro and Premium).

Domain Configuration Process

Step 1: Access Your DNS Provider

Log in to the service where you purchased your domain name
Common providers include GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, and Google Domains

Step 2: Locate DNS Management

Navigate to the DNS management section in your provider's dashboard
Look for options labeled "DNS Management," "DNS Settings," or "Zone Editor"

Step 3: Add a New A Record Create a new DNS record with these exact specifications:

Type	Name/Host	Value/Points to	TTL
CNAME	order	order.deonde.co	AUTO ot 600

Type: Select "CNAME Record" from the dropdown menu
Name/Host: Enter order (this will create order.yourdomain.com)
Value/Points to: Enter order.deonde.co
TTL (Time to Live): Leave as default/Auto or set to 600 seconds

Step 4: Save Your Changes

Click the Save, Add Record, or Apply button (terminology varies by provider)
Confirm any verification prompts if required

Step 5: Wait for DNS Propagation

DNS changes typically propagate globally within 15 minutes to 24 hours
In most cases, the changes take effect within 1-2 hours

After Configuration

Once your custom domain is successfully set up:

Your customers will be able to access your ordering platform through order.yourdomain.com
Please contact support and they will verify and activate your Custom Domain.

Troubleshooting Tips

If the domain isn't working after 24 hours, double-check your CNAME record settings
Ensure there are no conflicting records for the same subdomain
Some DNS providers have specific formats for entering the host name - check their documentation if needed