Custom Domain and DNS Settings

The Custom Domain feature in SharpLaunch lets you connect your own domain to your SharpLaunch property sites and PSE (property search engine), white-labeling the URL. Instead of propertyXYZ.sharplaunch.com, you can use yourdomain.com/propertyXYZ, creating a more branded, professional, and consistent experience for your clients.

Connecting a Custom Domain in SharpLaunch

In order to complete this process, you will need to follow the instructions below to change your DNS settings:

STEP 1 – Update DNS Settings (will depend on your hosting company):

General DNS Setup Guide (A Record + CNAME for www)

You’ll need to set two DNS records:

• A Record for the root domain (@):
  Value: 18.235.130.216

• CNAME Record for the www subdomain:
  Value: your root domain (e.g., example.com)
  TTL: 30 minutes (or 1800 seconds, or use default)

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GoDaddy

1. Log in to GoDaddy DNS Management.

2. Select your domain and click DNS or Manage DNS.

3. Under Records, click Edit next to the A record for @, and set the value to 18.235.130.216.

4. For the www record:

   • If it exists as an A record, delete it.

   • Click Add > Choose Type: CNAME.

   • Set Host to www, Points to your domain (e.g., example.com).

5. Save changes.

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Namecheap

1. Go to Namecheap Dashboard > Domain List.

2. Click Manage next to your domain, then go to the Advanced DNS tab.

3. For the A record:

   • Edit the existing A Record for @ to 18.235.130.216.

4. For the www subdomain:

   • Delete existing A or CNAME record for www if needed.

   • Add a new CNAME Record:

     • Host: www

     • Value: your domain (e.g., example.com)

     • TTL: automatic or 30 minutes

5. Save changes.

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Google Domains

1. Visit Google Domains.

2. Select your domain > Click DNS on the sidebar.

3. Scroll to Custom records.

4. For root domain:

   • Add or edit an A record with Host: @, IPv4 address: 18.235.130.216.

5. For www:

   • Add a CNAME record:

     • Host name: www

     • Data: your domain (e.g., example.com)

     • TTL: 30 minutes or default

6. Save.

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Cloudflare

1. Log in to Cloudflare Dashboard, select your domain.

2. Go to the DNS tab.

3. Edit the existing A record for @ and set the value to 18.235.130.216.

4. For www:

   • Delete any existing A record.

   • Add a CNAME:

     • Name: www

     • Target: your domain (e.g., example.com)

     • TTL: auto or 30 minutes

5. Toggle the cloud icon to orange (proxy enabled) or gray (DNS only), depending on your setup.

STEP 2 – Update SharpLaunch Settings

Go to SharpLauch, then go to the individual dashboard for each property, click on the “CMS” tab, then on the “Settings” tab, then “SEO & Domain”. Here you should see a box that says “Website Domain”. This is where you will place the custom domain/URL. Then click “Save” next to it and then click save changes at the top right.

STEP 3 – DNS Propagation & SSL Activation

Once you’ve updated the DNS records, the changes should take effect within a few minutes. Our system will automatically detect the update and issue an SSL certificate.

If your website isn’t live within 15–30 minutes, please contact us at help@sharplaunch.com with your domain name, and we’ll be happy to assist.

Need More Help?

If you need help connecting a custom domain to your SharpLaunch property pages or need more information on the process, don’t hesitate to reach out to your Client Success Manager.