--- title: Custom domain set up for your gym website description: Custom domain set up for your gym website --- [Skip to content](https://docs.gymdesk.com/en/help/docs/custom-domain#main-content) - [English](https://docs.gymdesk.com/en/help/docs/custom-domain) - [日本語 - 日本](https://docs.gymdesk.com/ja-jp/help/custom-domain) English Show submenu for translations [![gymdesk\_logo](https://docs.gymdesk.com/hubfs/Group%201.svg)](https://gymdesk.com/) - GYM TYPES Show submenu for GYM TYPES - [Fitness gyms software](https://gymdesk.com/software/gyms) - [Martial arts schools software](https://gymdesk.com/software/martial-arts) - [Gymnastics software](https://gymdesk.com/software/gymnastics) - [Yoga studios software](https://gymdesk.com/software/yoga) - [Dance studios software](https://gymdesk.com/software/dance) - [Pilates studio software](https://gymdesk.com/software/pilates) - [Club management software](https://gymdesk.com/software/membership-clubs) - [Crossfit gym software](https://gymdesk.com/software/crossfit) - FEATURES Show submenu for FEATURES - [Memberships](https://gymdesk.com/features/members) - [Billing](https://gymdesk.com/features/billing) - [Attendance](https://gymdesk.com/features/attendance) - [Booking](https://gymdesk.com/features/booking) - [Website](https://gymdesk.com/features/website) - [Point-of-Sale](https://gymdesk.com/features/pos) - [Marketing](https://gymdesk.com/features/marketing) - [Reporting](https://gymdesk.com/features/reporting) - [Facility Access](https://gymdesk.com/features/access) - [Mobile App](https://gymdesk.com/features/member-app) - [Integrations](https://gymdesk.com/features/integrations) - RESOURCES Show submenu for RESOURCES - [Articles on growing a fitness business](https://gymdesk.com/blog/) - [Gyms](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/gyms/) - [Martial Arts](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/martial-arts/) - [Yoga](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/yoga/) - [Gymnastics](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/gymnastics/) - [Dance](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/dance/) - [Pilates](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/pilates/) - [Sports clubs](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/sport-clubs/) - [The gym heroes podcast](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/podcasts/) - [CUSTOMERS](https://gymdesk.com/customers) - [PRICING](https://gymdesk.com/pricing) - [CONTACT](https://gymdesk.com/contact) - [LOGIN](https://gymdesk.com/login) Open main navigation Close main navigation - GYM TYPES Show submenu for GYM TYPES - [Fitness gyms software](https://gymdesk.com/software/gyms) - [Martial arts schools software](https://gymdesk.com/software/martial-arts) - [Gymnastics software](https://gymdesk.com/software/gymnastics) - [Yoga studios software](https://gymdesk.com/software/yoga) - [Dance studios software](https://gymdesk.com/software/dance) - [Pilates studio software](https://gymdesk.com/software/pilates) - [Club management software](https://gymdesk.com/software/membership-clubs) - [Crossfit gym software](https://gymdesk.com/software/crossfit) - FEATURES Show submenu for FEATURES - [Memberships](https://gymdesk.com/features/members) - [Billing](https://gymdesk.com/features/billing) - [Attendance](https://gymdesk.com/features/attendance) - [Booking](https://gymdesk.com/features/booking) - [Website](https://gymdesk.com/features/website) - [Point-of-Sale](https://gymdesk.com/features/pos) - [Marketing](https://gymdesk.com/features/marketing) - [Reporting](https://gymdesk.com/features/reporting) - [Facility Access](https://gymdesk.com/features/access) - [Mobile App](https://gymdesk.com/features/member-app) - [Integrations](https://gymdesk.com/features/integrations) - RESOURCES Show submenu for RESOURCES - [Articles on growing a fitness business](https://gymdesk.com/blog/) - [Gyms](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/gyms/) - [Martial Arts](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/martial-arts/) - [Yoga](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/yoga/) - [Gymnastics](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/gymnastics/) - [Dance](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/dance/) - [Pilates](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/pilates/) - [Sports clubs](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/sport-clubs/) - [The gym heroes podcast](https://gymdesk.com/blog/category/podcasts/) - [CUSTOMERS](https://gymdesk.com/customers) - [PRICING](https://gymdesk.com/pricing) - [CONTACT](https://gymdesk.com/contact) - [LOGIN](https://gymdesk.com/login) - - [English](https://docs.gymdesk.com/en/help/docs/custom-domain) - [日本語 - 日本](https://docs.gymdesk.com/ja-jp/help/custom-domain) English Show submenu for translations - [Sign-Up](https://gymdesk.com/register) [Sign-Up](https://gymdesk.com/register) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Gymdesk Help](https://docs.gymdesk.com/en/help/docs?hsLang=en) 2. [Gym Websites](https://docs.gymdesk.com/en/help/docs/gym-websites?hsLang=en) # Custom domain set up for your gym website Your gym website can be accessed through a subdomain of our service domain (e.g **http://{subdomain}.gymdesk.com**). All you have to do is pick your subdomain in the [website settings](https://gymdesk.com/manager/website/settings). This article describes how you can use your own domain with our website feature (domain must be purchased separately). ### **Step 1 - Purchase a domain** To use your own domain you will need to purchase it from a domain registrar or a hosting company. A domain registrar is a company that manages the reservation of domain names. There are many such companies, and one that we personally recommend after enjoying their services for many years, is [Namecheap](https://www.namecheap.com/). ### **Step 2 - Changing your DNS records** DNS (Domain Name Server) records inform the rest of the internet where your domain should serve information from. To use your domain with our website feature, you need to make a couple of changes to your DNS settings. It's important to understand where your DNS settings are being managed. Typically, your DNS settings will be managed on the same site where you purchased your domain (such as GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc). In some cases, domains are managed through a 3rd party DNS service such as DynDNS or Rackspace Cloud DNS. You need to add an **A record** that points to the IP address of our servers (45.79.19.164). An **A record** tells your domain registrar where to point the domain at (in this case, our servers). Specific instructions on how to do so are included for different providers below. After adding an A record, you should also add a **CNAME record** for the "www" subdomain, to allow you to add a free SSL certificate through us (which would show your site as secure). ### **Verifying your DNS changes** It can take a while for DNS changes to propagate through the network (up to 48 hours). You can check if your changes have propagated by entering your domain [in this tool](https://dnschecker.org/). Once all locations show our IP (45.79.19.164) with a green check mark, your domain should be ready for use. ### **DNS provider specific instructions** Most providers have detailed tutorials for adding **A records** to a domain. If your provider is not listed below or you're still having difficulties configuring your domain, please [contact us](https://gymdesk.com/contact) and we'd be glad to assist you. **Namecheap** Please refer to the [Namecheap guide for changing DNS settings](https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/319/78/how-can-i-setup-an-a-address-record-for-my-domain). Please go over that and add our IP **(45.79.19.164)** as an **A record** for the **www** host of the domain you want to use. **A record:** Click on "Add new record". Pick "A record", enter "@" in the host field, and in the IP field input "45.79.19.164". Make sure there are no additional A records (if there are, remove those). **CNAME record:** Click on "Add new record". Pick "CNAME Record", enter "www" in the host field, and your domain name in the target field.   **Squarespace** Please refer to [Squarespace's guide on adding A or CNAME records](https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/31119879125645-DNS-records-for-web-hosting). To start editing your DNS records, you'll open your [domains dashboard](https://account.squarespace.com/domains) and click the domain name **Add an A record:** Add a new record - put "@" in the first Host field, pick "A" from the Type dropdown menu, and in the Data field input "45.79.19.164". Make sure there are no additional A records (if there are, remove those). **Add a CNAME record:** Add a new record - put "www" in the first Host field, pick "CNAME" from the Type dropdown menu, and in the Data field enter your domain URL. Make sure there are no additional CNAME records (if there are, remove those). It should look like the below: ![](https://docs.gymdesk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Aug-29-2025-10-16-06-9012-AM.png?width=670&height=297&name=undefined-Aug-29-2025-10-16-06-9012-AM.png) **GoDaddy** Follow [GoDaddy's tutorial for adding an **A record**](https://www.godaddy.com/help/add-an-a-record-19238). Under **Name** enter **@**, and put our IP **45.79.19.164** in the **Data** field. Repeat the same process to add a **CNAME Record** - pick **CNAME** under type, enter **www** in the **Name** field, and "Your Domain" in the **Data** field.   **Wix** Follow t[hese instructions from Wix](https://support.wix.com/en/article/managing-dns-records-in-your-wix-account). Note for the A record, where you would typically put an @ sign in the Host Name field for other DNS providers, leave the Host Name field blank instead with Wix.   ### **Step 3 - Add the domain in the website settings** Once you've changed your DNS settings, input the domain in the website settings. - Visit your [website settings](https://gymdesk.com/manager/website/settings). - Under the **Custom Domain** section, type in your domain - Hit the "Save Settings" button at the bottom. - Hit the "Activate SSL" button under your custom domain Your domain will now direct to your gym website! 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