Linking Your Domain
This guide walks you through connecting your custom domain to your Urumi store.
Prerequisites
Before you start, ensure you have:
- Access to your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.)
- Permission to modify DNS records
- Your domain is not currently in use by another service
Step 1: Start the Connection Process
- Go to your store's Settings > Domains
- Enter your domain name in the input field (e.g.,
www.yourstore.com) - Click Connect Domain
Replacing Existing Domain
If you already have a custom domain connected, linking a new domain will replace it.
Step 2: Add DNS Validation Records
After clicking Connect Domain, you'll see one or more DNS records to add:
For each record displayed:
- Copy the Name value
- Copy the Value value
- Log in to your domain registrar
- Add the record with the exact values shown
Example DNS Record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | CNAME (or as specified) |
| Name | _acme-challenge.www |
| Value | abc123.validation.urumi.ai |
Exact Values Required
Copy the values exactly as shown. Even small differences can cause validation to fail.
Step 3: Wait for Validation
After adding the DNS records:
- The page shows a "Validating..." indicator
- Urumi automatically checks for the records
- Validation typically takes 5-30 minutes
- In some cases, it can take up to 24 hours
You can leave the page and come back - the process continues in the background.
Step 4: Add Final CNAME Record
Once validation succeeds, you'll see the final step:
- A success message confirms DNS validation
- You're shown one final CNAME record to add
- Add this record to your domain registrar
Final CNAME Record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | CNAME |
| Name | Your domain (e.g., www or shop) |
| Value | Your Production URL |
Step 5: Activate Domain
After adding the final CNAME:
- Click the Activate Domain button
- Wait for the activation to complete
- Your domain is now connected!
Your custom domain will now serve your Production environment.
Canceling the Process
At any point before activation, you can click Cancel Process to:
- Stop the domain connection
- Remove any pending validation
- Start over with a different domain