🌐 Set Up a Custom Domain for Your Fleetwire Checkout!

Want to make your checkout page feel like a seamless part of your website? With Fleetwire’s Premium plan, you can use a custom domain (e.g., checkout.yoursite.com) instead of the default example.fleetwire.io/checkout. This creates a branded experience for your customers, boosting trust and professionalism. Let’s get your custom domain set up in just a few steps!

🎯 Why Use a Custom Domain?

A custom domain for your checkout page helps you:

Build Trust: Keep customers on your branded domain, making the checkout feel seamless.
Enhance Branding: Align the checkout URL with your website (e.g., checkout.yoursite.com).
Secure Transactions: Fleetwire automatically provides a free SSL certificate for your custom domain.

Note: Custom domains are available on the Fleetwire Premium plan. Upgrade your plan in Settings > Account if needed.

🛠 How to Set Up a Custom Domain

Follow these steps to configure a custom domain for your Fleetwire checkout page, including DNS setup and SSL activation.

Step 1: Enter Your Custom Domain

Tell Fleetwire the domain you want to use for your checkout page.

In your Fleetwire dashboard, go to Settings > Checkout > Custom Domain.
Enter your desired custom domain (e.g., checkout.yoursite.com).
Click Save to register the domain with Fleetwire.



Pro Tip: Choose a subdomain that matches your brand, like rent.yoursite.com or book.yoursite.com, for a cohesive experience.

Step 2: Create a CNAME Record

Point your custom domain to Fleetwire’s servers using a CNAME record with your DNS provider.

Log into your DNS provider (e.g., NameCheap, GoDaddy, Cloudflare).
Navigate to the DNS settings for your domain.
Add a new CNAME record:
- Name: Your subdomain (e.g., checkout for checkout.yoursite.com).
- Target: Set to custom.fleetwire.io.
Save the changes.

Example with Cloudflare:



Quick Tip: DNS changes can take up to 72 hours to propagate, but often complete in minutes. Test your domain after a few hours to confirm.

Step 3: Verify SSL Activation

Fleetwire automatically sets up a free SSL certificate for your custom domain once DNS propagation is complete.

Wait for DNS changes to propagate (usually a few minutes to a few hours).
Visit your custom domain (e.g., checkout.yoursite.com) to confirm it loads securely with https://.
Check for the SSL padlock in your browser to ensure the certificate is active.

SSL Confirmation:



Warning: Changing your custom domain after setup can disrupt links (e.g., booking status pages, e-sign documents). Fleetwire ensures backward compatibility, but test thoroughly to avoid issues.

🌟 Custom Domain Ready, Checkout Branded!

You’ve successfully set up a custom domain for your Fleetwire checkout! Your customers will now enjoy a seamless, branded experience when booking rentals. Visit your new domain today to ensure everything looks perfect.

🚀 Next Steps

Enhance your checkout experience with these tips:

Customize Styling: Add CSS with Customizing Your Checkout Store with CSS in Fleetwire.
Add Scripts: Enhance functionality with Adding Custom Scripts to Your Checkout Page in Fleetwire.
Track Orders: Monitor bookings with Registering Pickups and Returns in Fleetwire.
Need Help? Contact us at hi@fleetwire.io or via the in-app chat.

Happy branding! 🌟

Updated on: 15/05/2025