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# How to create a CNAME for your Custom Domain

> Configuring a CNAME for your Tapfiliate Sign-up page enables affiliates to access it via a subdomain of your choice.

January 22, 2026

Setting up **the CNAME** (Canonical Name) record is essential to ensure your custom domain name functions properly in Tapfiliate.

In this article, we will discuss:

* [CNAME setup steps and where to find these](#h_5833ce216f)
* [Things to note when CNAME is set](#h_9c042ec823)

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### How to set up the CNAME record

Below, we’ve outlined the steps to set up your custom domain.

1. First, log in to your hosting provider and edit **the DNS settings** for the domain name you chose for Tapfiliate.
2. Create a new **`CNAME`** record with the word “affiliates”, “partners,” or something else of your choice.
3. Point that record to the **affiliate portal domain** you have set up in your [Branding settings page](https://app.tapfiliate.com/a/settings/custom-branding/), when you opened your Tapfiliate account (e.g. **`tap.tapfiliate.com`**).
4. Save your DNS settings.
5. Next, in Tapfiliate, go to your Settings > [Branding options page](https://app.tapfiliate.com/a/settings/custom-branding/). Add your new **custom domain** (e.g. **`affiliates.yourcompany.com`**) and save.

![CNAME setting](https://mintcdn.com/tapfiliate-help/MVkOJeNPAETB-f-T/images/13458973/01-cname-20set-20up-20-fotor-20240902151933-2-.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=MVkOJeNPAETB-f-T\&q=85\&s=5a2b60f73bd59037d867967213c33d63)

### Important things to note

* Tapfiliate automatically purchases an SSL certificate for your custom domain and installs it on our end. This is included with the Scale and Enterprise plans.
* It can take **up to 24 hours** before the new CNAME can be accessed - so don’t worry if your new subdomain isn’t live straight away!
* If you plan on adding the Facebook-shareable assets to your program, we recommend [configuring the Facebook app ID](https://support.tapfiliate.com/advanced-configurations-automation/how-to-set-up-the-facebook-app-id-for-sharing-the-marketing-assets.md) alongside setting up the CNAME record.


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