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"Web apps" are services which allow their customers to use their own domain, that is to associate their domain with their web app account. Many online services, such as blogging and email platforms, offer their users the option to use their own domain.
Connecting Domains
Anyone can add a connection using the "UpdateDNSZone" command.
In general, the command will contain one or more of the following elements:
- An X-ALIAS-<RR> record: this will copy the relevant DNS settings from a reference zone to the desired zone set in the command. It will also delete any resource records of the same type for the specified DNS zone (e.g. for your root domain). Your zone will be automatically updated accordingly if there are any changes to the reference zone. You can learn more about the X-ALIAS-<RR> system (alias xDNS record sets) here.
- Custom resource record(s): these will be specific to the web app, and may or may not differ for each customer using that web app. For example, a web app provider may specify a random CNAME host/destination to be used by a customer when connecting their domain.
- A redirect record: this will redirect the 'www' site to the root domain. E.g. http://www.mydomain.com will resolve to http://mydomain.com.
- Deletion of resource records: this will delete existing X-ALIAS-<RR> record(s), removing any existing web apps utilizing the same type of resource records.
Supported Web Apps and API Commands
22Slides
22Slides helps you make great personalized online portfolio websites even if you have little to no web design experience.
COMMAND = UpdateDNSZone DNSZONE = mydomain.com. EXTENDED = 1 ADDRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP 22slides.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1 = www 3600 IN CNAME sites.22slides.com. DELRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1 = @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2 = @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
about.me
Create a one-page website with about.me to showcase who you are and what you do. It's simple, quick, and professional.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP aboutme.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1: www IN X-HTTP / REDIRECT http://<mydomain.com> DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Big Cartel
Easy online stores for artists & makers. With Big Cartel, it is simple to build a unique online store, sell your work, and run a creative business.
COMMAND = UpdateDNSZone DNSZONE = mydomain.com. EXTENDED = 1 ADDRR0 = www 3600 IN CNAME <MY-BIGCARTEL-STORE-NAME>.bigcartel.com. ADDRR1 = @ 3600 IN X-HTTP REDIRECT http://www.mydomain.com ADDRR2 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP bigcartel.webapp.ispapi.net. DELRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1 = @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2 = @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Bitly
Shorten, measure, and optimize your links using your own domain and Bitly's URL shortening service.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP bitly.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1: www IN X-HTTP / REDIRECT http://<mydomain.com> DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Blogger
Use Blogger to create a unique and beautiful blog for free. Post articles, videos, pictures, and more.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP blogger.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1: www IN CNAME ghs.googlehosted.com. ADDRR2: <HOST> IN CNAME <TARGET> DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Bookmark
Bookmark is an AI-powered website builder. It's easy, simple, and fast – build a website in minutes, no coding or design skills required.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP bookmark.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1 = www 3600 IN CNAME ns.bookmark.com. DELRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1 = @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2 = @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Carbonmade
Carbonmade helps you create and manage an online portfolio website. Show off your best design, illustration, photography, and other types of creative work.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP carbonmade.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1 = www 3600 IN CNAME hosted.carbonmade.com. DELRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1 = @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2 = @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
FastMail
FastMail is email, calendars and contacts done right, providing secure, reliable, and fast email hosting to customers.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-MX-WEBAPP fastmail.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1: @ IN TXT v=spf1 include:spf.messagingengine.com ?all ADDRR2: fm1._domainkey IN CNAME fm1. + domain + .dkim.fmhosted.com. ADDRR3: fm2._domainkey IN CNAME fm2. + domain + .dkim.fmhosted.com. ADDRR4: fm3._domainkey IN CNAME fm3. + domain + .dkim.fmhosted.com. DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-MX-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
G Suite
G Suite by Google makes working together effortless with their suite of tools, software, and products.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-MX-WEBAPP gsuite.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1: @ IN TXT <TOKEN> DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-MX-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
GitHub
Just edit, push, and your changes are live! Host websites directly from your GitHub repository.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP github.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1: www IN CNAME <USERNAME>.github.io. DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Greatmail
Get the features you need at a price you can afford. Greatmail is backed by reliability, security, and privacy, and an excellent choice for businesses and individuals.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-MX-WEBAPP greatmail.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1= @ IN TXT v=spf1 mx include:spf.greatmail.com -all DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-MX-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Netlify
Netlify is an all-in-one platform offering everything you need to build, deploy, and manage web projects. Use your own domain for free.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP netlify.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1 = www IN CNAME <MY-NETLIFY-SITENAME>.netlify.com. DELRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1 = @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2 = @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Pattern (by Etsy)
With Pattern, build a website as unique as your brand and expand your online sales beyond the Etsy marketplace.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP pattern.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1: www IN X-HTTP / REDIRECT http://<mydomain.com> DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Rackspace Email
Hosted email solutions to meet any business need. Rackspace makes it easy for teams to connect, communicate, and collaborate.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-MX-WEBAPP rackspace.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1= @ IN TXT v=spf1 include:emailsrvr.com ~all ADDRR2 = autodiscover IN CNAME autodiscover.emailsrvr.com. DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-MX-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Rebrandly
Your brand on your links. Rebrandly offers the easiest way to create and share short links using your own domain – for free.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP rebrandly.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1 = www IN X-HTTP / REDIRECT http://mydomain.com DELRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1 = @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2 = @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Shopify
At Shopify, you have everything you need to start an online store and sell online. It's never been easier, faster, or more scaleable.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP shopify.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1: www 3600 IN CNAME shops.myshopify.com. DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Site.pro
Site.pro is the site builder that provides the easiest way to build a site. Import any website to the Site.pro Builder.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP sitepro.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1 = www IN X-HTTP / REDIRECT http://mydomain.com DELRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1 = @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2 = @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Squarespace
Squarespace is the all-in-one solution for anyone looking to create a beautiful website.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP squarespace.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1: www 3600 IN CNAME ext-cust.squarespace.com ADDRR2: <CODE> IN CNAME verify.squarespace.com. DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Tumblr
Post anything, customize everything. Stories, links, GIFs, quips, music, and more are all on Tumblr. Use your own domain name with your Tumblr blog.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP tumblr.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1: www IN X-HTTP / REDIRECT http://<mydomain.com> DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
TypePad
With Typepad, share your passions with the world. It is fully customizable, and offers tons of beautiful themes and unbeatable personal support.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0 = www IN CNAME <MY-TYPEPAD-NAME>.typepad.com. ADDRR1 = @ 3600 IN X-HTTP REDIRECT http://www.mydomain.com ADDRR2 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP typepad.webapp.ispapi.net. //empty DELRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1 = @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2 = @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Unbounce
Unbounce empowers you to create better marketing experiences and increase conversions with custom landing pages, targeted popups, and more.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0 = <mysubdomain> IN CNAME unbouncepages.com. ADDRR1 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP unbounce.webapp.ispapi.net. DELRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1 = @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2 = @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Weebly
Weebly's powerful drag and drop website builder and guided set up get you to the finish line faster, no coding needed.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP weebly.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1: www 3600 IN A 199.34.228.59 DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Wix
Create your own original website that reflects you or your brand and get online today. The process is simple, fun and code-free.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP wix.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1: www IN CNAME <ZONE>. ADDRR2: m IN CNAME <ZONE>. DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
WP Engine
WP Engine offers fast, secure and reliable hosting for WordPress blogs. Get a suite of agility, performance, intelligence, and integration solutions for your site.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0 = @ IN A <IP-ADDRESS> ADDRR1 = www IN X-HTTP / REDIRECT http://mydomain.com ADDRR2 = @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP wpengine.webapp.ispapi.net. DELRR0 = @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1 = @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2 = @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP
Zenfolio
Zenfolio is your all-in-one e-commerce platform to showcase and sell your photography.
COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone EXTENDED: 1 DNSZONE = mydomain.com. ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP zenfolio.webapp.ispapi.net. ADDRR1: www IN X-HTTP / REDIRECT http://<mydomain.com> DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP