How do I create ShopQuotes on my own domain?
ShopQuotes are designed to be shared from a subdomain of your brand domain. Ex. quotes.yourdomain.com. In order to set up your ShopQuotes to appear on your domain follow to the corresponding steps below.
Access to edit the DNS records of your domain name via your domain provider
A basic understanding of DNS records
If you're unsure of how to edit DNS records, please contact us at anytime so that we can assist.
Navigate to Settings > Brand Domain and click "Add Domain"
Enter your desired domain name. We recommend using a subdomain such as "quotes.yourdomain.com" or "quote.yourdomain.com", but it can be any subdomain you desire or a new domain name altogether. Click "Add Domain"
You'll now be presented with the DNS record values to enter into your domain name provider settings
Navigate to your domain provider and edit the DNS records for your domain name. Add a new cname record.
Under Name (otherwise referred to as Host or Type by domain providers) enter the Name shown in the ShopQuotes app. Some domain providers may require that you enter the full subdomain with the domain name included. For example, if your Name is "quotes" you may be required to enter "quotes.yourdomain.com".
Under Value (otherwise referred to as Value or Data) enter the Value shown in the ShopQuotes app. If required to enter a TTL setting, you can choose 1 hour.
Click Save or Update.
Allow a few hours for the DNS settings to propagate before previewing or sharing a ShopQuote. If you are having difficulties implementing the branded domain, please contact us so that we can assist.
Items Required For Setup
Access to edit the DNS records of your domain name via your domain provider
A basic understanding of DNS records
If you're unsure of how to edit DNS records, please contact us at anytime so that we can assist.
Step By Step Instructions
Navigate to Settings > Brand Domain and click "Add Domain"
Enter your desired domain name. We recommend using a subdomain such as "quotes.yourdomain.com" or "quote.yourdomain.com", but it can be any subdomain you desire or a new domain name altogether. Click "Add Domain"
You'll now be presented with the DNS record values to enter into your domain name provider settings
Navigate to your domain provider and edit the DNS records for your domain name. Add a new cname record.
Under Name (otherwise referred to as Host or Type by domain providers) enter the Name shown in the ShopQuotes app. Some domain providers may require that you enter the full subdomain with the domain name included. For example, if your Name is "quotes" you may be required to enter "quotes.yourdomain.com".
Under Value (otherwise referred to as Value or Data) enter the Value shown in the ShopQuotes app. If required to enter a TTL setting, you can choose 1 hour.
Click Save or Update.
Allow a few hours for the DNS settings to propagate before previewing or sharing a ShopQuote. If you are having difficulties implementing the branded domain, please contact us so that we can assist.
Updated on: 18/12/2024
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