Benjamin Dell

3. Adding a custom domain

A Lesson by Benjamin Dell (Founder & CEO, HeySummit)

In this video, we’ll look at the different domain options available in HeySummit. We’ll cover how to use the default HeySummit subdomain, customize the subdomain, or set up a custom domain for a more branded experience. We’ll also walk through the DNS setup process for linking a custom domain, including adding CNAME and TXT records.

Key Takeaways

  • HeySummit assigns a default subdomain for each event, which works out of the box without extra setup.
  • You can customize your HeySummit subdomain to make it more brand-aligned, as long as it is unique.
  • A custom domain allows you to use your own web address, but it must be a subdomain (e.g., event.mydomain.com).
  • Setting up a custom domain requires modifying DNS records, including adding CNAME and TXT entries.
  • DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate, and support is available if verification issues arise.

About The Presenter

Benjamin Dell

Benjamin Dell

Founder & CEO, HeySummit

Founder & CEO at HeySummit, with a proven track record of helping thousands of creators launch impactful, revenue-generating virtual events.