Custom Domains

Overview

Elevate your brand and enhance your professional secret sharing experience with Custom Domains, an advanced feature for agencies, businesses, and power users.

What are Custom Domains?

Custom Domains allow you to use your own domain name for Onetime Secret links, instead of the default onetimesecret.com domain. This feature incorporates your brand identity into the secret sharing experience, enhancing trust and professionalism.

Key Benefits

  1. Brand Identity: Share secrets using your own domain name, reinforcing security and professionalism.
  2. Increased Trust: Recipients see a familiar domain, boosting their confidence in the shared information.
  3. Professional Appearance: Demonstrate a higher level of sophistication and commitment to security.
  4. Brand Customization: Upload custom logos and set brand colors to match your visual identity.
  5. Seamless Integration: Create a cohesive experience that aligns with your existing digital presence.
  6. Regional Flexibility: Choose between EU and US data center regions to meet your data locality needs.

Getting Started

To set up a Custom Domain:

  1. Log in to your Onetime Secret account.
  2. Navigate to Account Settings > Custom Domains.
  3. Enter the domain you wish to use and click "Add Domain".
  4. Select your preferred data center region (EU or US).
  5. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided for DNS configuration.
  6. Wait for the domain to be verified. If available, click the "Verify" button to expedite the process. You may need to refresh the page.

For detailed instructions, including how to choose between EU and US regions, please refer to our Custom Domain Setup Guide.

Brand Customization

Custom Domain users can personalize their secret sharing interface:

  1. Upload company logo (PNG/JPG, max 1MB)
  2. Set custom brand colors using hex codes
  3. Configure homepage visibility settings
  4. Preview changes in real-time
  5. Enable/disable public secret creation

For detailed branding instructions, see our Brand Guide.

Important Considerations

  • Custom Domains are a premium feature available with the Identity plan.
  • You are responsible for maintaining and renewing your domain registration.
  • Proper SSL/TLS configuration is crucial for security (handled automatically by Onetime Secret).
  • Ensure your chosen domain complies with your organization's branding guidelines.
  • Consider data protection regulations when choosing between EU and US regions.

To learn about best practices for using Custom Domains securely, check out our Security Best Practices guide.