Step 1: Create a CNAME record
Recommended DNS Setup
For a quick and easy setup, we recommend using a subdomain (e.g. www.domain.com) with HacWare (Tier 2 +). To achieve this setup, create the following DNS records with your domain provider:
| Subdomain DNS Configuration | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Record Type | Host | Value | |
CNAME | www | <subdomain>.hacware.com | |
A | @ | Get IP from support@hacware.com | |
The CNAME is required. The A record is optional - it creates a redirect from your www subdomain to the root subdomain.
Root Domain Setup
If you'd prefer to use a root domain (e.g. domain.com), create the following DNS records with your domain provider.
| Root Domain DNS Configuration | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Record Type | Host | Value | |
CNAME | @ | <subdomain>.hacware.com | |
A | www | Get IP from support@hacware.com | |
The CNAME is required. The A record is optional - it creates a redirect from your www subdomain to the root subdomain.
Non-www Subdomain Setup
If you'd prefer to use an alternative subdomain (e.g. blog.domain.com), create the following CNAME record with your domain provider.
| Non-www Subdomain DNS Configuration | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Record Type | Host | Value | |
CNAME | blog | <subdomain>.hacware.com | |
Step 2: Activate the Custom Domain
Login to your publication's HacWare Partner Portal, and go to the Custom Domain settings.
Click the “Activate Custom Domain” button.
Step 3: Send SSL Certificate and Key
Send your SSL certificate ".crt" and ".key" file to support@hacware.com. This will allow the page to display correctly under https protocol. It will take up to 48 hours for the SSL certification installation will be complete. The HacWare support team will notify you when it is complete.
