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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.


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.


  1. In your Fleetwire dashboard, go to Settings > Checkout > Custom Domain.
  2. Enter your desired custom domain (e.g., checkout.yoursite.com).
  3. 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.


  1. Log into your DNS provider (e.g., NameCheap, GoDaddy, Cloudflare).
  2. Navigate to the DNS settings for your domain.
  3. Add a new CNAME record:
  • Name: Your subdomain (e.g., checkout for checkout.yoursite.com).
  • Target: Set to custom.fleetwire.io.
  1. 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.


  1. Wait for DNS changes to propagate (usually a few minutes to a few hours).
  2. Visit your custom domain (e.g., checkout.yoursite.com) to confirm it loads securely with https://.
  3. 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:



Happy branding! 🌟

Updated on: 15/05/2025

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