Custom Domain

A custom domain is a personalized web address that you own and configure to serve content instead of using the default URL provided by a hosting platform. For flipbook publishing, this means readers access your publications through a URL like docs.yourcompany.com rather than a generic platform link. The underlying content and hosting remain the same, but the address reflects your brand.

URLs are part of your brand identity. A custom domain increases credibility with readers and looks more professional in emails, social media posts, and printed materials. It also gives you ownership of the link — if you ever switch platforms, you can redirect the domain to a new provider without breaking existing links shared with your audience.

FlipLink's [custom domains](/features/custom-domains) feature lets you connect any domain you own to your FlipLink publications. You add a CNAME record in your DNS settings pointing your subdomain to FlipLink's servers. FlipLink automatically provisions an SSL certificate for secure HTTPS access. Once configured, all your flipbooks and documents are accessible through your custom domain. There is no limit on the number of custom domains you can connect, and the setup works with any domain registrar.

A consulting firm sets up reports.firmname.com as a custom domain in FlipLink. When they send their quarterly industry report to clients, the link reads reports.firmname.com/q1-outlook, reinforcing their brand. Clients see a professional, branded URL rather than a generic third-party link.