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.
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:
Authenticated Experiences: Send authenticated deep links that maintain user context and session state
Cross-Platform Experiences: Direct users to the appropriate experience based on their device and context
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.