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How to use Xano’s custom domain support for APIs?

Discover how to easily set up Xano’s custom domain support for APIs. Perfect for boosting your brand and giving your API endpoints a professional touch. Includes a detailed, step-by-step guide.

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Overview

Using Xano's custom domain support for APIs lets you enhance the branding and professionalism of your API endpoints by mapping them to your own domain or subdomain. This feature doesn't just create a more cohesive user experience but also potentially improves security and trust for your clients by showing your domain during API interactions. To set this up, you'll go through several steps including domain configuration and settings within the Xano platform. The process entails DNS adjustments, SSL certificate management, and endpoint verification to make sure everything integrates and functions seamlessly.

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How to use Xano’s custom domain support for APIs?

Step 1: Access Custom Domain Settings

Head over to your Xano dashboard and find your project. In the project settings, look for something like "Custom Domain" or "Domain Settings." Click on that to get to the custom domain setup.

Step 2: Configure Your Domain

In the custom domain settings, you'll see some fields where you can type in your custom domain name. Enter the domain name you want for your API, like api.yourdomain.com.

Step 3: Update DNS Settings

Now, go to the DNS settings of your domain registrar (places like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Cloudflare). Create a new CNAME record that points to the endpoint Xano gives you. For example:

  • Name: api (this will create api.yourdomain.com)
  • Type: CNAME
  • Value: the value provided by Xano, usually something like xano.xyz.

Step 4: Verify Domain Ownership

Go back to Xano and hit the "Verify" button in the custom domain settings. This might take a few minutes to go through. Once it's verified, Xano will let you know that your domain setup is good to go.

Step 5: Enable SSL/TLS

Xano might handle SSL certificates for your custom domain automatically. Make sure SSL/TLS is turned on to keep your API traffic secure. If you need to, follow the steps to finish setting up SSL.

Step 6: Update API Endpoints

Check that your API endpoints are set up to use your new custom domain. Update your API documentation and any client apps to point to api.yourdomain.com instead of the default Xano endpoint.

Step 7: Test Your Custom Domain

Do some thorough testing to make sure your API works with the custom domain. Use tools like Postman or cURL to make API calls and check the responses. Make sure there are no issues with endpoint routing or SSL certificates.


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