Domain

TL;DR / Overview

Your domain is your online identity. This guide walks you through adding, managing, and optimizing your custom domain on the Nilead platform — including setting a primary domain, handling redirects, and leveraging Cloudflare for performance and security.

Prerequisites

• A Nilead website already created

• Admin or Manager access to the Nilead dashboard

• A registered domain from a domain provider (e.g. Namecheap, GoDaddy, Google Domains)

• Optional: a free Cloudflare account for DNS/CDN setup

Walkthrough

What is a Domain?

A domain is the web address people use to reach your site (like www.yourstore.com). It’s linked to your IP address and helps build trust and brand recognition.

Choosing the right domain name is key — pick something short, relevant, and memorable.

Key Terminology

Accessing Domain Management

1. Log in to your Nilead Admin Panel

2. Open the Quick Menu (keyboard shortcut: /)

3. Search for Domain

4. Click to open the Domain Management view

Domain type

In Nilead, there are 2 types of domains: alias and redirect

1. Alias domain: is the type of domain that can be used to access your website.

2. Redirect domain: is the type of domain that will be automatically redirected to the master domain.

Master domain

A master domain is the primary (official) domain for your website, you can have only one master domain.

Other terms: base domain, primary domain

Add a new domain

1. Click Create icon to add new domain, or click on an existing domain to edit it.

2. Enter and update domain information.

3. Click Save once you are done.

Set primary domain

To set primary domain, turn on Master switcher when add or update domain.

Important Primary domain is unique of your site.

Deleting a Domain

1. In the Domain list, check the box beside the domain(s)

2. Use the Bulk Action dropdown → select Delete

3. Confirm the action

⚠️ This action is irreversible.

Cloudflare DNS & CDN

We strongly suggest using Cloudflare for DNS and CDN. Here’s why:

• Faster loading worldwide (thanks to its free CDN)

• Extra protection (Cloudflare guards against bots, DDoS, and more)

To set up:

1. Register for a free Cloudflare account

2. Add your domain

3. Point your domain’s nameservers to Cloudflare

4. Add DNS records as per Nilead’s DNS instructions

5. Optional: Enable SSL and basic security rules

Need help? Contact our support team — we’ll guide you through.

FAQs

1. Can I use multiple domains on my site?
Yes. You can add multiple alias or redirect domains, but only one can be marked as your master domain.

2. What happens if I delete the master domain?
Your site will remain online, but you’ll need to assign a new master domain immediately to ensure SEO consistency and avoid broken links.

3. Do I need to buy my domain through Nilead?
No. You can buy your domain from any provider and connect it to Nilead through DNS configuration.

4. Is SSL included?
Yes. Nilead automatically provides free SSL via Let’s Encrypt when your domain is connected correctly.

5. Can I use Cloudflare and Nilead together?
Absolutely — it’s highly recommended. Just make sure your DNS points correctly to Nilead’s servers.