# Custom Domain / Vanity URL

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## Vanity URLs

Each community gets their own free vanity URL, visible in the `Custom Domain` section of your community's customization tab

If your community is Plus or Pro, your vanity URL will match your community's custom ID

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### Customizing Your Community ID

{% hint style="warning" %}
Custom Community IDs require a **plus** subscription or higher.\
[Learn more about our paid plans!](https://docs.sonoransoftware.com/radio/pricing/pricing-faq/standalone-pricing)
{% endhint %}

To customize your community ID, navigate to `Customize` > `Info` > `Community ID`.\
Enter in a new, custom community ID.

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## Custom Domain

{% hint style="warning" %}
Custom Domain requires a **pro** subscription.\
[Learn more about our paid plans!](https://docs.sonoransoftware.com/radio/pricing/pricing-faq/standalone-pricing)
{% endhint %}

### 1. Enter your Custom Domain

Enter the domain you want Sonoran Radio on, this can be either a root domain (like `sonoranroleplay.com`) or a subdomain (like `radio.sonoranroleplay.com`)

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### 2. Configure DNS Records for you Domain

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Add the shown DNS records shown to you in your domain's administrative panel. If you are using Cloudflare, be sure to **disable** the proxy!

Having trouble? Contact your domain name provider.

### 3. Save the Custom Domain

Press `Save Custom Domain` in the panel to save your new custom domain. If successful, your new custom domain will be visible above your vanity URL

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