How to Connect a Custom Domain to Manus AI

Your domain name is the most important part of your online brand. It's your digital address, your primary identity, and the first thing your customers see. While Manus AI provides a temporary subdomain for development, moving to a custom '.com' or '.ca' is essential for establishing professional credibility. Connecting a domain can feel intimidating, but we’ve broken it down into a stress-free process.

Step 1: The 'Handshake' Between Systems

Think of your domain registrar (where you bought the name) and your Manus AI site as two separate entities that need to "shake hands." This is done through DNS (Domain Name System) records. You will need to enter two specific pieces of information into your registrar’s dashboard: the A Record and the CNAME Record.

• The A Record: This points your main domain (e.g., example.com) to the Manus server's IP address.
• The CNAME Record: This points your 'www' subdomain to the Manus technical URL, ensuring that visitors reach your site regardless of how they type the address.

Common Registrar Workflows

Whether you use GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, or Bluehost, the logic is the same, but the buttons are in different places. We provide custom guides for every major registrar. If you use Cloudflare, we also help you manage your 'Proxy' settings, which can sometimes interfere with the initial connection if not handled correctly.

Once the records are saved, the "Propagation" period begins. This is the time it takes for the rest of the internet to learn about your new address. We help you monitor this process and verify that your SSL certificate is automatically generated once the domain is active. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, our "Domain Connect" service handles this entire process for you in under an hour.