If you deployed your Node.js application using a temporary domain, you can connect your own custom domain at any time. Connecting a custom domain makes your application accessible through a domain name you own.
You can start the domain connection process from two locations in hPanel:
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Websites list
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Website Dashboard of the Node.js application
Option 1 — Connect a domain from the Websites list
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Log in to hPanel.
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Open the Websites list.
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Locate your Node.js application using a temporary domain.
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Click Connect domain next to the website.
You will be redirected to the domain connection flow.
Option 2 — Connect a domain from the Website Dashboard
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Open the Website Dashboard for your Node.js application.
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Click Connect domain.
This will open the domain connection page.
How to connect your custom domain
Once you start the domain connection flow:
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Enter the custom domain you want to use (for example, domain.com ).
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Confirm the domain selection.
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Follow any on-screen instructions if DNS changes are required.
Domain connection and SSL
Domain connection may take up to 24 hours, depending on DNS propagation. Once the process is completed:
- Your Node.js application will be accessible via the custom domain
- SSL certificates will be installed automatically
NOTES:
- You can change or replace the connected domain later if needed.
- During DNS propagation, your application may still be accessible via the temporary domain.
- If your domain is registered outside Hostinger, make sure the required DNS records are added correctly.