How to Add a Custom Domain to Notion: Complete Setup Guide

Introduction

A custom domain like yourname.com looks more professional than notion.site/long-page-name. This guide shows you how to add a custom domain to Notion using various methods.

Custom Domain Options

Option 1: Notion Sites (Native)

Requirements:

Notion Plus plan ($10/month)

Domain you own

DNS access

Option 2: Notion Embed (Recommended)

Notion Embed Pro ($7.90/mo) offers:

Simpler setup

Multiple domains

Subdomains

Better SEO

Comparison

FeatureNotion SitesNotion Embed

Custom domain1 per workspaceMultiple
SubdomainsLimitedYes
SSLYesYes
Setup complexityMediumEasy
Price$10+/mo$7.90/mo

Step-by-Step Setup

With Notion Embed

Sign up at notionembed.com

Add your Notion page

Go to Custom Domains

Enter your domain

Copy DNS records

Add to your registrar

Wait for propagation

Verify connection

With Notion Sites

Create Notion Site

Go to Site Settings

Add custom domain

Configure DNS

Verify ownership

DNS Provider Guides

Cloudflare

Log into Cloudflare

Select your domain

Go to DNS

Add record:

- Type: CNAME
- Name: www (or @)
- Target: [provided value]
- Proxy: Off (initially)

GoDaddy

My Products → Domains

DNS → Manage Zones

Select domain

Add CNAME record

Save changes

Namecheap

Domain List → Manage

Advanced DNS

Add New Record

CNAME with values

Save all changes

Google Domains

My Domains → DNS

Custom Records

Add CNAME

Enter values

Save

General Steps

Type: CNAME
Host: www (or @ for root)
Value: [provided by service]
TTL: Auto or 300

Root Domain vs Subdomain

Root Domain (yoursite.com)

Requires A record or special CNAME

Some providers don't support CNAME on root

Use Cloudflare for easiest root domain setup

Subdomain (www.yoursite.com)

CNAME record works everywhere

Set up redirect from root to www

More universally supported

SSL Certificates

Both options include SSL:

Automatic provisioning

HTTPS enabled

Certificate renewal handled

Troubleshooting

Domain Not Connecting

Verify DNS records are correct

Wait for propagation (up to 48 hours)

Check for typos in values

Disable proxy (Cloudflare)

SSL Not Working

Wait for certificate provisioning

Check domain verification

Ensure correct DNS setup

Redirect Issues

Add both www and root domain

Configure redirect rules

Test in incognito browser

FAQ

How long does DNS propagation take?

Usually 15-30 minutes, but can take up to 48 hours.

Do I need to buy a domain?

Yes, purchase from any registrar (Namecheap, GoDaddy, Google Domains, etc.)

Can I use a subdomain?

Yes, like docs.yoursite.com or blog.yoursite.com.

Is SSL included?

Yes, both Notion Sites and Notion Embed include free SSL.

Can I change domains later?

Yes, you can update or change your custom domain anytime.

Conclusion

Adding a custom domain to Notion creates a professional presence:

Choose your method: Notion Sites or Notion Embed

Configure DNS at your registrar

Wait for propagation

Enjoy your custom URL!

Set up your custom domain →

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