Bolt (bolt.new) + your own domain
How to connect a custom domain to Bolt
Shipped something with Bolt and want it on a real domain? Once your Bolt project is deployed, you point a domain's DNS at the host and verify it. Below is the full flow - the exact record values come from Bolt itself, so you never have to guess them.
Step by step
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Get your domain
Register a new domain here at a transparent price, or use one you already own. It does not need to be bought through Bolt.
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Deploy and open your domain settings in Bolt
Publish / deploy your Bolt project, then open its deployment or hosting settings and add your custom domain. Bolt shows the DNS records to add.
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Add the DNS records at your registrar
Copy the records Bolt gives you (usually an A or CNAME record) into your registrar's DNS panel and save.
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Verify and finish
Wait for DNS to propagate, use the free DNS check to confirm the records resolve, then complete verification in Bolt.
The exact DNS record values come from Bolt itself - it shows them once you add your domain. Never guess them; copy the values it gives you into your registrar's DNS panel.
Bolt custom domain FAQ
Can I connect a custom domain to a Bolt project?
Yes. Once a Bolt project is deployed, you can add a custom domain in the deployment / hosting settings and point your DNS at the records it provides.
Do I need to buy the domain through Bolt?
No. Register the domain with any registrar and point its DNS to your Bolt deployment. You keep full control of the domain that way.
What DNS records does Bolt need?
It depends on your setup, but it is typically an A or CNAME record. Bolt shows the exact values when you add the domain - copy those into your registrar.
My Bolt site is not loading on my domain - how do I debug it?
Check the domain with the DNS tool to confirm the records are live and correct. Un-propagated DNS or a mistyped record is the most common issue.
Connecting a domain to another builder?
Ready to put your Bolt site on its own domain?
Register a domain at a price you can see up front, point the DNS at Bolt, and confirm it resolves with a free DNS check.