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You can map up to 5 custom domains to each pod. SSL certificates are automatically provisioned via Let’s Encrypt.

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Adding a Custom Domain

  1. Go to your pod’s Domains tab
  2. Click Add Domain
  3. Enter your domain (e.g., app.example.com)
  4. Choose a verification method:
Create a CNAME record pointing your domain to your pod’s default subdomain: 
app.example.com  CNAME  my-pod.sg-dev-v2.instapods.app

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TXT Verification

Add a TXT record to prove domain ownership: 
_instapods.app.example.com  TXT  instapods-verify=abc123
The exact TXT record value is shown in the dashboard after adding the domain.

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Verifying

  1. After adding your DNS record, wait for propagation (usually 1–5 minutes)
  2. Click Verify next to the domain
  3. InstaPods checks the DNS record and, if valid, provisions an SSL certificate
DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours in some cases, but most providers propagate within minutes.

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SSL Certificates

Once verified, an SSL certificate is automatically issued via Let’s Encrypt using certbot. The certificate covers your custom domain and enables HTTPS access. Certificates auto-renew before expiration — no action needed.

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Removing a Domain

Click the delete icon next to any domain to remove the mapping. This also removes the nginx configuration and SSL certificate from the server.

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Limits

  • Maximum 5 custom domains per pod
  • Domains must be unique across the platform
  • Subdomains work (e.g., staging.example.com) but root domains also work if your DNS provider supports CNAME flattening