Custom Domain Setup

Connecting a custom domain makes your project look professional. Staticbot makes this easy, but the method you use depends on whether you're setting up a subdomain (like `www.example.com`) or a root domain (also called an apex domain, like `example.com`).

CNAME vs. ANAME/ALIAS Records

Your choice between a CNAME and an ANAME/ALIAS record depends on your specific needs.

CNAME Record

Use for: Subdomains (e.g., `www.`, `blog.`, `app.`)

A CNAME (Canonical Name) record points a subdomain to another domain name. It's the standard and most common way to handle subdomains. However, due to DNS specifications, you cannot use a CNAME record for a root domain.

How to add a CNAME Record

ANAME / ALIAS Record

Use for: Root/Apex Domains (e.g., `example.com`)

An ANAME or ALIAS record behaves like a CNAME but can be used on the root domain. It works by resolving the target domain's IP address on the server side and returning it as an A record. This is the recommended method for pointing your root domain to Staticbot if your DNS provider supports it.

How to add an ANAME/ALIAS Record

Summary: Which one to use?

To point `www.yourdomain.com` to your Staticbot site, use a CNAME record.
To point `yourdomain.com` (the root) to your Staticbot site, use an ANAME or ALIAS record.
If your DNS provider doesn't support ANAME/ALIAS records for the root domain, you'll need to use an A record with a static IP (not recommended for dynamic services) or use a provider like Cloudflare that offers "CNAME flattening".