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How to setup a custom domain

You don't need a custom domain to use Yet Another Sermon host - you can just point people to the default url that looks something like: yetanothersermon.host/_/stcs/

However, if you would rather use an url that looks like sermons.yourchurchsite.org insted the rest of this article will show you how to get setup.

Prerequisites​

Before you get started you need access to your domain's DNS settings.

Setting up on your DNS host​

tl;dr You need to set up a CNAME and point it to cname.yetanothersermon.host.

Depending on your DNS host, this may look a little different than described.

If you get stuck, please get in touch, or ask your DNS provider for help.

Cloudflare​

  • Login to Cloudlfare
  • Select your domain
  • Open the "DNS" tab
  • Add a new "CNAME" record
  • IMPORTANT make sure the little cloud is grey - not orange! Your custom domain will not work if you enable any of Cloudflare's extra features
  • Click "Add Record"
Cloudflare example

Setting up Yet Another Sermon Host​

  • Make sure you have setup your DNS host
  • Login to Yet Another Sermon Host
  • Open "Church Settings" in the menu
  • Type your custom domain into the "Custom domain" field
  • Save
  • Click on the "Public View" link at the top of the page to check if everything worked

If it isn't working, you may have to wait a while - DNS settings can take a while to propagate, depending on your DNS provider.

Custom domain form example

SSL​

We provision an SSL certificate automatically, so you should always see https in your browser on your custom domain. If you don't, please send me an email: dean@yetanothersermon.host.