Replit Custom Domains Now Configure DNS Automatically
ReplitReplit has eliminated one of the most friction-filled steps in app deployment: manual DNS configuration. When connecting a custom domain, Replit now automatically sets up the required DNS records through Entri, removing the need to copy records between Replit and a domain registrar. The feature works for most major domain providers and falls back to manual setup for unsupported registrars.
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Automatic DNS Setup for Custom Domains
Connecting a custom domain to a published Replit app has historically required a technical step that tripped up many users: manually copying DNS records from Replit into a domain registrar's control panel. Replit has now automated this process.
How It Works
When a user links a domain in the Publishing tool's Domains tab, Replit now automatically configures the required DNS records through Entri, a domain connection service that supports most major registrars. The user is prompted to sign into their domain provider, and Replit handles the rest. The process takes minutes rather than the hours that manual DNS propagation could require.
Fallback for Unsupported Providers
Not every registrar is supported through the automatic flow. For providers outside the Entri network, Replit continues to offer manual DNS record setup as a fallback, ensuring no user is blocked from connecting a custom domain.
Why This Matters
DNS configuration has long been described as "the trickiest part of connecting a domain." By automating it, Replit lowers the barrier for developers and non-technical builders who want to brand their published apps with a professional domain without needing to understand DNS record types or navigate an unfamiliar registrar interface. This is consistent with Replit's broader push to make app publication — from build to live URL — achievable in a single session.