When you create your Cobot account, you enter the name of your space. Cobot generates a unique subdomain for you.
For example:
If your space is called Your Space Coworking, your default Signup Page URL is:
https://your-space-coworking.cobot.me/
Because Cobot is a white label solution, you can replace cobot.me with a domain you own.
Your custom domain only affects the public-facing URL of your Cobot login and signup pages. All backend systems continue to function as usual.
Before You Start
You must:
Own a domain
Have access to your domain’s DNS settings
Be able to edit DNS records through your hosting provider
Important:
If you want to use your root domain, it cannot already host another website.
If you already have a website on your root domain, use a subdomain instead (for example: members.your-space-coworking.com).
Option 1: Using a Subdomain (Recommended)
This is the best option if:
Your root domain already hosts a website
Your provider does not support ALIAS or ANAME records
Steps
Choose a subdomain (for example: members).
Log in to your domain hosting provider.
Go to your DNS settings.
Create a CNAME record.
Point your subdomain (for example: members) to: domains.cobot.me
IMPORTANT NOTES
Do not use your root domain if it already hosts your website.
domains.cobot.me does not display a webpage. This is expected.
Some providers require the full domain (members.your-space.com), others only the subdomain (members). Follow your provider’s documentation.
If you use Cloudflare, disable the proxy (set the cloud to grey) for this CNAME entry.
Option 2: Using a Root Domain
Example: https://your-space.com
Some hosting providers do not allow ALIAS or ANAME records on root domains. Check your provider’s documentation before proceeding. If ALIAS or ANAME records are not supported, use a subdomain instead.
Steps
Log in to your domain hosting provider.
Go to your DNS settings.
Create an ALIAS or ANAME record.
Point your domain to:
domains.cobot.me
IMPORTANT NOTES
domains.cobot.me does not display a webpage. This is expected.
Some providers require the full domain (your-space.com), others only the host name. Follow your provider’s documentation.
If unsure, contact your hosting provider for assistance.
Testing DNS Propagation
DNS changes may take a few minutes to propagate.
To check whether your DNS is set up correctly:
Enter your custom domain or subdomain
Confirm that it resolves to domains.cobot.me
If it does, propagation is complete.
CAA Records (If Required)
Some hosting providers require a CAA record to allow SSL certificates to be issued.
If required, add this record: your-domain.com CAA 0 issue "letsencrypt.org"
This allows Cobot to issue an SSL certificate and keep your domain secure. If you are unsure whether this is necessary, contact your hosting provider.
Updating Your Domain in Cobot
Once your DNS is correctly configured:
Log in to your Cobot admin account
Go to Customize
Select Domain
Enter your custom domain or subdomain
Click Update Domain
If everything is set up correctly, the change usually completes within a few minutes.
Your old cobot.me subdomain will automatically redirect to your custom domain. If you do not see the update after 10 minutes, contact Cobot support and include:
Your hosting provider
Whether you are using a root domain or subdomain
The steps you completed
Changing an Existing Custom Domain
If your space already uses a custom domain and you update or change it:
All space data in Cobot remains unchanged
No member data is affected
Your settings remain the same
If you use Zapier:
No changes are required in Zapier
If you use the API or other integrations:
They continue using your original cobot.me subdomain
No changes are required
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