render-domains

Configures custom domains, DNS records, and TLS certificates for Render services.

Updated Jul 15, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/greenmartialarts/EventCore --skill render-domains-greenmartialarts
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Skill: render-domains
Source: https://github.com/greenmartialarts/EventCore/tree/main/.junie/skills/render-domains
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/greenmartialarts/EventCore --skill render-domains-greenmartialarts

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Setting up custom domains on Render involves DNS record configuration, certificate issuance, and provider-specific quirks that commonly cause verification failures, redirect loops, and silent TLS errors. This Skill provides the exact steps and troubleshooting guidance to get domains working correctly. ## Core Features & Use Cases - DNS Setup Guidance: Provides correct CNAME, A, and ALIAS record configurations for subdomains, apex domains, and providers like Cloudflare and Namecheap. - Wildcard Domain Support: Documents the three required CNAME records for wildcard domains including ACME challenge and Cloudflare validation entries. - Certificate Troubleshooting: Diagnoses CAA record issues, AAAA record conflicts, and verification timing problems that block TLS issuance. - Use Case: You just deployed an API on Render and want to point api.example.com to it. Use this Skill to add the domain in the Dashboard, create the correct CNAME record, verify it, and resolve any certificate errors. ## Quick Start Help me add the custom domain app.example.com to my Render web service and configure the DNS records with Cloudflare.

Frequently Asked Questions about render-domains

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How do I add a custom domain to a Render web service?

Add the domain under Settings > Custom Domains in the Render Dashboard, then create a CNAME record with your DNS provider pointing to <service>.onrender.com. Click Verify in the Dashboard and Render issues a TLS certificate automatically.

How do I point an apex domain to Render?

Apex domains cannot use standard CNAME records. On Cloudflare use a flattened CNAME, on Namecheap use an ALIAS record, and on other providers use an A record with the Render-provided IP shown in the Dashboard.

Why is my Render domain verification failing?

Verification usually fails because DNS has not propagated yet. Wait 2-5 minutes, flush caches via Google Public DNS or Cloudflare's purge tool, then retry. Also confirm no stale AAAA records exist for the domain.

Why is my Render TLS certificate not being issued?

Certificate issuance fails silently when CAA records block Render's certificate authorities. Add CAA entries for letsencrypt.org and pki.goog, including issuewild variants if you use wildcard domains.

Can I use a wildcard domain on Render?

Yes, wildcard domains like *.example.com are supported but require three CNAME records: one for routing traffic, one for the ACME challenge, and one for Cloudflare hostname validation.

Can I disable the onrender.com subdomain after adding a custom domain?

Yes, once at least one custom domain is added you can disable the Render subdomain under Settings > Custom Domains. Requests to the onrender.com URL then return a 404, and you can re-enable it anytime.