What is a Domain?

A domain is your website's unique, easy-to-remember address on the internet (e.g., static.app ). Like a street address for your home, it tells browsers exactly where to find your website. It typically has two parts: the name you choose (like "static") and the ending (like ".app" or ".com").

How Domains Work with Hosting

Your domain is your address, while hosting is where your website's files physically live online. To connect them, the internet uses the DNS (Domain Name System), acting as the internet's "phonebook."

Domains on Static.app

Static.app simplifies domain management for your website:

• Free Personal Domain: Get your site live immediately with a complimentary domain if you don't have a custom one.
• Connect Your Own: Easily link your existing domain (e.g., yourbusiness.com ) with clear setup steps.
• Automatic Free SSL: All custom domains automatically receive an SSL certificate, activating HTTPS for security, visitor trust, and improved search engine rankings, all without extra effort.

In essence, Static.app makes connecting your unique online identity (your domain) to your hosted website flexible, easy, and secure.

What Kinds of Domains Can You Use?

Static.app provides flexible domain options to suit your needs. You can either utilize an auto-generated domain name (like auto-generated.static.domains ) or personalize your address by entering a custom name for your second-level domain (for example, custom.static.domains ). For more details on how to set these up or connect your own custom domain, please refer to our comprehensive guide on How to Manage Your Website Domain in Static.app.