DNS Setup Guide

Custom Domain Setup Guide for 4EVERLAND Deployments

Prerequisites

Before you begin:

1. Domain Ownership: You must control the domain's DNS settings (via registrar/Cloudflare etc.)

2. Deployed Project: Have a live 4EVERLAND project (IPFS/IC/Arweave) ready for custom domain mapping

3. DNS Knowledge: Basic understanding of CNAME/TXT records (we provide copy-paste values)

Step 1: Add Custom Domain in 4EVERLAND

Path: Dashboard → Projects → [Select Project] → View Detail → Domains → Add Custom Domain

1. Domain Selection

   • Enter your domain (e.g., yourproject.com or www.yourproject.com)

   • Click the "Add" button

2. Add Domains

   • Check Add www.yourproject.com and redirect yourproject.com to it / Add yourproject.com and redirect www.yourproject.com to it

   • Click OK → 4EVERLAND generates unique DNS records for verification

Add Custom Domian in 4EVERLAND

Step 2: Configure DNS Records (Critical Step)

DNS Provider Setup (Example: Cloudflare)

• Login to your DNS provider (Cloudflare/GoDaddy/Namecheap etc.)

• Add records:

Record Type	Name	Value	TTL
CNAME	@ or www	your-project-id.cname.ddnsweb3.com	1h
TXT	@	dns.verify=your-project-id	1h

Step 3: Verify Domain Propagation

1. Check Propagation

   • Wait 5-30 minutes (DNS propagation time varies by provider)

   • Test with: dig +short CNAME yourdomain.com (should return 4EVERLAND target)

   • Use DNS Checker for global propagation status
2. Confirm in 4EVERLAND

   • Return to the domain modal → Click Refresh

   • Success: Status changes to Verified ✅; project auto-deploys to custom domain

   • Failed?:

     • ❌ CNAME mismatch → Recheck record values

     • ❌ TXT missing → Ensure subdomain exists

     • ⏱️ Wait 10 more minutes (propagation delays common with new domains)

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Issue	Solution
Domain shows "Pending"	Double-check CNAME/TXT records
SSL Error (NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID)	Ensure Cloudflare is active (SSL requires proxying via Cloudflare)

📞 Support Resources

• Live Chat: Join Discord server → #Open a ticket
• Email: [e-mail] (include domain name & project ID in subject)