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How to connect a custom domain

Custom Domain
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Summary: Use links.yourname.com instead of orivan.me/username. Works with any registrar.

Connecting a custom domain

Custom domains are a Pro feature. You need an active Pro subscription to use this.

Step 1: Add your domain in Orivan

1
Go to Dashboard → Custom Domain
2
Enter your domain or subdomain (e.g. links.yourname.com or go.yourbrand.com)
3
Click "Connect"

Step 2: Add the DNS record

Log into your domain registrar and add a CNAME record:

FieldValue
TypeCNAME
Name@ (root) or www or your subdomain
Valuecname.orivan.me
TTL3600

Step 3: Check DNS status

Back in Orivan, click "Check DNS Status". If DNS has propagated, your domain will show as Verified. If not, wait and try again — propagation usually takes 5–30 minutes but can take up to 48 hours.

Cloudflare users

If your domain is on Cloudflare, set the proxy status to DNS only (grey cloud icon). The orange proxy cloud will break SSL verification.

Provider-specific guides

The Custom Domain page includes step-by-step guides for:

Cloudflare
GoDaddy
Namecheap
Google Domains / Squarespace

Click the provider name to expand its guide.

After verification

Once verified, your page is live at your custom domain with a free SSL certificate. Your default orivan.me/username URL continues to work — both URLs are always active.

Removing a domain

Click "Remove" on the Custom Domain page. Your page reverts to orivan.me/username immediately.

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