Setting Up a Custom Domain for Your Checkout
🌐 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.
🛠 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.
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
forcheckout.yoursite.com
). - Target: Set to
custom.fleetwire.io
.
- Save the changes.
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 withhttps://
. - Check for the SSL padlock in your browser to ensure the certificate is active.
🌟 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
Thank you!