# Use a custom domain URL: https://pro-weather.com/docs/custom-domain > Point your own domain at your Pro Weather site. Every site comes with a free `yourname.pro-weather.com` address. On the **Pro plan** you can also serve your site from a **domain you own**, like `weather.yourclub.org`, with HTTPS handled for you automatically. > **A Pro feature** > Custom domains are available on the **Pro plan**. Your free subdomain works on every plan, including the trial. > **Don't have a domain yet?** > You can register one with any domain registrar. We're not affiliated with them, but [Cloudflare Registrar](https://domains.cloudflare.com/) is a popular choice: it sells domains **at cost** (no markup) and has easy-to-use tools for managing your DNS records. ## Add your domain 1. In the dashboard, open your site and go to **Domains**. 2. Enter the domain (or subdomain) you want to use, such as `weather.example.com`, and choose **Add domain**. 3. Pro Weather shows you the exact **DNS record(s)** to add at your domain registrar, the company you bought the domain from. ## Add the DNS record The dashboard shows the precise values to use, so always copy them from there. In general: - A **subdomain** like `weather.yourclub.org` uses a **CNAME** record pointing at Pro Weather. - A **root domain** like `yourclub.org` uses an **A** record (on the `@` host) pointing at the IP address shown, **plus** a **CNAME** on `www` so the `www` version is secured too (see below). ### Pro Weather secures the `www` version too When you connect a **root domain** like `yourclub.org`, Pro Weather automatically covers **`www.yourclub.org`** as well (and the other way around), so visitors reach your site over HTTPS whether or not they type `www`. To turn this on, add the **second record** the dashboard lists for your domain - a **CNAME** on the **`www`** host pointing at **`cname.vercel-dns.com`** - alongside the **A** record on `@`. `www.yourclub.org` then gets its own certificate and **redirects to `yourclub.org`** automatically. (If you added the `www` version as your main address instead, it's reversed - the root redirects to `www`.) This pairing is for a root domain and its `www` only. A deeper subdomain like `weather.yourclub.org` is served on its own, with no extra record to add. > **Using Cloudflare?** > Set the record to **DNS only** (grey cloud, proxy off) so verification and SSL can complete. ## Verify After you've added the record, choose **Check again** in the Domains page. Each domain shows its status: - **Live**: verified, DNS is pointing at Pro Weather, and your site is being served over HTTPS. - **Awaiting verification**: ownership isn't confirmed yet. This usually means the verification TXT record is still pending or was entered incorrectly. - **DNS not detected**: ownership is confirmed but the CNAME/A record hasn't been added yet, isn't pointing at the right target, or hasn't propagated. Once a domain is **Live**, your site is reachable there with HTTPS issued and renewed automatically. DNS changes can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours to propagate worldwide. If verification doesn't pass right away, wait an hour and choose **Check again**. ## Troubleshooting ### Status stays on "Awaiting verification" This means Pro Weather hasn't confirmed you own the domain. Double-check that you've added the **TXT verification record** shown in the dashboard. It must match the exact value. If using a subdomain like `weather.example.com`, the TXT record belongs on `weather.example.com`, not the root domain. ### Status stays on "DNS not detected" Ownership is confirmed but your A or CNAME record isn't pointing at Pro Weather's servers yet: - **Check the target**: make sure the A record IP or CNAME target matches exactly what the dashboard shows. A stray space or typo will break it. - **Check the name**: a subdomain like `weather.example.com` needs a CNAME on `weather`, not `@` or `www`. A root domain like `example.com` needs an A record on `@`. - **Wait and retry**: DNS changes are cached by internet providers. Use a tool like [whatsmydns.net](https://whatsmydns.net) to check if your record has propagated globally, then choose **Check again**. - **Cloudflare users**: set the record to **DNS only** (grey cloud). The orange proxy (cloud) can interfere with verification and SSL issuance. ### `www` shows a warning or doesn't load Your root domain works, but `www.yourdomain.com` shows an "unsecure connection" or won't open. The **`www` CNAME** isn't in place yet: add a **CNAME** on the **`www`** host pointing at **`cname.vercel-dns.com`** (the dashboard lists it under your domain), then wait a few minutes for the certificate to issue. ### Cloudflare proxying (orange cloud) If you use Cloudflare as your DNS provider, make sure the record shows the **grey cloud** (DNS only). When the orange cloud (proxy) is enabled, Cloudflare hides Pro Weather's real IP and Vercel can't complete the SSL handshake. Your domain will stay on a non-Live status indefinitely. > **I still can't get it working** > Email [hello@pro-weather.com](mailto:hello@pro-weather.com) and include your domain name and a screenshot of the DNS record you added. We'll help troubleshoot. ## Handy resources - **[whatsmydns.net](https://whatsmydns.net)**: check if your DNS record has propagated worldwide. - **[dns.google](https://dns.google)**: query specific record types (A, CNAME, TXT) to verify your exact values. - **[Let's Debug](https://letsdebug.net)**: run a diagnostic on a domain for common SSL/DNS misconfigurations. - **Your registrar's help center**: each registrar has a slightly different DNS editor. Search for "how to add a CNAME record" or "how to add an A record" at your registrar's docs. ## Next steps - [Customize your branding](https://pro-weather.com/docs/customizing/appearance) - [Manage your plan](https://pro-weather.com/docs/account-billing/subscription)