# Adding a Custom Domain

This guide will walk you through the process of adding a custom domain name to your dedicated IPFS gateway using a CNAME record. By setting up a custom domain, you can personalize your IPFS gateway URL and make it easier for users to access your content.

### Prerequisites

* You must have a registered domain name.
* Access to your domain's DNS management settings.
* A dedicated IPFS gateway set up on Filebase.

### Step-by-Step Guide

1. Navigate to the **Gateways** page in your dashboard.
2. Select the **Options** menu for a gateway, then select **Add Custom Domain**<br>

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3. **Create a CNAME Record**

   In the DNS settings for your domain, you will create a CNAME record that points your custom domain to your dedicated IPFS gateway.

   1. **Add a New CNAME Record**:
      * **Name/Host/Alias**: Enter the subdomain you want to use. For example, if you want to use `ipfs.domain.com`, enter `ipfs`.
      * **Type**: Select `CNAME`.
      * **Value/Target/Destination**: Enter the URL of your dedicated IPFS gateway. This should be the URL you copied in Step 2 (e.g., `your-gateway.myfilebase.com`).
      * **TTL**: You can typically leave this as the default value.
   2. **Save Changes**: Save the new CNAME record.
4. On the **Add Custom Domain** dialog, type in your custom domain, then click **Add Custom Domain**. Be sure to perform this step only after completing Step 3 first. Filebase will verify the DNS configuration, provision a TLS certificate, and begin hosting your domain.<br>

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After the above steps have been completed, your gateway should now be accessible using the following URL format:

```
https://ipfs.domain.com/ipfs/<cid>
```