Custom domains allow you to maintain a consistent brand experience throughout your users’ authentication journey. By configuring a custom domain, all authentication flows, magic links, and auth-related emails will use your domain instead of Rownd’s default domains.
Navigate to the Settings section in the left sidebar of your Rownd dashboard.
Under the “Primary authentication domain” section, you’ll see your current authentication domain. To add a custom domain:
To verify ownership of your domain, you need to add two DNS records:
CNAME Record: Points your domain to Rownd’s authentication servers
TXT Record: Verifies your ownership of the domain
Add these records through your DNS provider’s management console:
We provide step-by-step instructions for configuring DNS records with popular providers:
For detailed instructions on setting up DNS records with your specific provider, see our DNS Provider Steps.
After adding the DNS records, Rownd will automatically verify your domain. This process typically takes 5-10 minutes but can sometimes take up to 24-48 hours, depending on your DNS provider’s propagation time.
Once verified, your domain will show as “Verified - Inactive”:
Click the “Activate” button to start using your custom domain for authentication. Once activated, all authentication flows, emails, and links will use your custom domain.
In addition to your primary authentication domain, you can also configure link domains for Smart Links. These domains are used when creating deep links to your application for authentication flows, app installs, and user onboarding.
To add a link domain, navigate to the “Link domains” section below your primary authentication domain settings.
Smart Links can be used with your custom domains to create a seamless branded experience for your users. These links function similarly to Branch links, providing powerful attribution and deep linking capabilities, but with full customization under your own domain.
Smart Links can be used in various scenarios:
By using a custom domain for your Smart Links, you enhance brand trust and recognition while maintaining all the functionality of Rownd’s link management system.
If your domain verification fails to complete:
Custom domains allow you to maintain a consistent brand experience throughout your users’ authentication journey. By configuring a custom domain, all authentication flows, magic links, and auth-related emails will use your domain instead of Rownd’s default domains.
Navigate to the Settings section in the left sidebar of your Rownd dashboard.
Under the “Primary authentication domain” section, you’ll see your current authentication domain. To add a custom domain:
To verify ownership of your domain, you need to add two DNS records:
CNAME Record: Points your domain to Rownd’s authentication servers
TXT Record: Verifies your ownership of the domain
Add these records through your DNS provider’s management console:
We provide step-by-step instructions for configuring DNS records with popular providers:
For detailed instructions on setting up DNS records with your specific provider, see our DNS Provider Steps.
After adding the DNS records, Rownd will automatically verify your domain. This process typically takes 5-10 minutes but can sometimes take up to 24-48 hours, depending on your DNS provider’s propagation time.
Once verified, your domain will show as “Verified - Inactive”:
Click the “Activate” button to start using your custom domain for authentication. Once activated, all authentication flows, emails, and links will use your custom domain.
In addition to your primary authentication domain, you can also configure link domains for Smart Links. These domains are used when creating deep links to your application for authentication flows, app installs, and user onboarding.
To add a link domain, navigate to the “Link domains” section below your primary authentication domain settings.
Smart Links can be used with your custom domains to create a seamless branded experience for your users. These links function similarly to Branch links, providing powerful attribution and deep linking capabilities, but with full customization under your own domain.
Smart Links can be used in various scenarios:
By using a custom domain for your Smart Links, you enhance brand trust and recognition while maintaining all the functionality of Rownd’s link management system.
If your domain verification fails to complete: