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Your Backpocket public space is available by default at yourslug.backpocket.my. If you want a more professional or branded URL, you can connect your own domain.

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How it works

Custom domains in Backpocket are powered by Vercel’s domain management. When you add a custom domain, Backpocket configures the routing so visitors to your domain see your public space.

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Adding a custom domain

1

Go to domain settings

Navigate to Settings → Public Space → Custom Domains on the web app.
2

Enter your domain

Type your domain (e.g., links.yourdomain.com or reads.yourdomain.com).
3

Configure DNS

Add the DNS records shown to your domain registrar. You’ll typically need to add a CNAME record:
Type:  CNAME
Name:  links (or your subdomain)
Value: cname.vercel-dns.com
For apex domains (e.g., yourdomain.com), you’ll need an A record instead:
Type:  A
Name:  @
Value: 76.76.21.21
4

Verify

Click Verify in Backpocket. DNS propagation can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours, though most providers propagate within minutes.
5

Done

Once verified, your public space is accessible at your custom domain. SSL is provisioned automatically.

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Domain status

Your domain progresses through these statuses:
StatusMeaning
Pending verificationDNS records added, waiting for propagation
VerifiedDNS records confirmed
ActiveDomain is live and serving your public space
ErrorSomething went wrong — check DNS configuration
DisabledDomain has been manually disabled
You can check your domain’s current status at any time from Settings → Public Space → Custom Domains.

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Setting a default domain

If you have multiple domains (your subdomain + custom domain), you can set a default domain. This is the domain used in:
  • Shared links from your public space
  • Open Graph metadata
  • RSS feeds

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Troubleshooting

  • Verify your DNS records are correct with a tool like dnschecker.org
  • Ensure there are no conflicting records (e.g., an existing A record when you added a CNAME)
  • Wait up to 48 hours for full propagation, though most resolve within minutes
  • If using Cloudflare, make sure the proxy is disabled (grey cloud, DNS only)
SSL certificates are provisioned automatically by Vercel. If it’s not working:
  • Ensure your DNS records point correctly to Vercel
  • Remove any conflicting CAA records from your DNS
  • Wait a few minutes — certificates provision automatically after DNS verification
Check that:
  • Your DNS records haven’t changed since verification
  • Your domain registration hasn’t expired
  • There are no conflicting DNS records
Custom domain management is available on the web app only. You can view domain status on mobile, but adding/removing domains requires the web app.

Public Spaces Overview

Set up and configure your public space.

Theming

Make your custom domain look great with theme customization.