# How to buy a custom domain and SSL services?

### Step 1 : Search and Register Your Domain

1. Go to Account **»** Settings **»** "**Manage Custom Domain SSL"**
2. Search for the domain in Custom Domains section

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3. Once the domain availability is confirmed, click **"Buy Addon"** under Domain Registration.
4. After purchasing the addon, click "**Register Domain"** to complete the registration.

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### Step 2 : Subscribe to Domain SSL

After registering your domain, you must subscribe to Domain SSL services to secure it.

1. Go to Billing **»** Subscription Plans **»** "**Manage Addons"**
2. Subscribe to the "**Domain SSL"** addon (Monthly or Yearly).

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### Step 3 : Generate CNAME Records

1. Navigate to Account **»** Settings **» "Manage Custom Domain SSL"**
2. Click **+Create SSL**
3. Select the SSL type

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Select SSL type **"Dashboard"** for custom login and **"Tracking"** for custom tracking domains.
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4. Enter your full domain name (including subdomain)
5. Click **+Add**
6. The system will generate the required **CNAME** records

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### Step 4: Add CNAME Records for Your Custom Domain

Now, add the CNAME records for your registered domain in the Custom Domains section.

1. Navigate to Account **»** Settings **» "Manage Custom Domain SSL"**
2. Click on your Registered Domain
3. Add subdomain and assigned CNAME records **»** **"+Add Record"**
4. Once added, **SSL will be activated automatically**

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### Step 5: Configure Your Custom Domain in Settings

Now, add your custom domain in the settings to make it work properly.

**For Custom Login Domain**

1. Go to Account **»** Settings **» "General"**&#x20;
2. Enter your domain in **"Custom Login Platform Domain"** field, click Submit.

**For Custom Tracking Domain**

1. Go to Account **»** Settings **»** **"Tracking"**
2. Enter your domain in "**Custom Tracking Domain"** field, click Submit.
3. Set it as the **Default Tracking Domain** to generate postback URLs and affiliate tracking links with the same custom domain.


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