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# Setting Up a Custom Domain

Connect your own domain (`janedoe.com`) to your product manager portfolio for a fully branded experience. Nothing says "I take my PM career seriously" like your own domain. 💼

<Note>Custom domains are a Pro feature. [Upgrade to Pro →](/billing/plan-comparison)</Note>

## Prerequisites

* A Pro plan subscription
* A domain you own with access to DNS settings

## Step-by-step setup

### 1. Enter your domain

1. Open the portfolio builder
2. Go to the **Domain** section
3. Enter your custom domain (`janedoe.com`)
4. Click **Verify**

### 2. Configure DNS

Add a **CNAME record** in your domain registrar's DNS settings:

| Type  | Name                            | Value                 |
| ----- | ------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| CNAME | `portfolio` (or your subdomain) | Provided by Prodfolio |

<Note>DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate, though most complete within a few hours. If you're using a root domain (`janedoe.com`), we also recommend adding a CNAME record for `www` so that `www.janedoe.com` works too.</Note>

### 3. Verify

Return to Prodfolio and click **Verify** again. Once DNS has propagated, your domain status will change to **Active**.

## Domain status

* **Pending**: DNS not yet verified
* **Active**: Domain is connected and working
* **Error**: Something went wrong (check your DNS settings)

## Troubleshooting

* **Domain still showing "Pending"?** DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours, but it's usually much faster. If it's been more than 24 hours please contact us at **[support@prodfolio.io](mailto:support@prodfolio.io)**.
* **Error status?** Double-check that your CNAME record matches exactly what Prodfolio provided.
* **Using a root domain (no subdomain)?** Some registrars require an ALIAS or ANAME record instead of CNAME for root domains. If you need help please contact us at **[support@prodfolio.io](mailto:support@prodfolio.io)**.

## Known limitations

We are aware of a known limitation with Section Titles and Subtitles with Custom Domains. [Read here for more details →](/customizing/section-titles-subtitles#how-to-edit)

[More troubleshooting →](/faq/custom-domain-troubleshooting)