Why use Hostgrid with Durable?
- Avoid expensive Durable plan upgrades — $264/year just for custom domain support.
- Works with any Durable site, including free projects for prototyping or experimentation.
- No changes to your Durable site content — Hostgrid only handles the domain connection.
- Automatic SSL certificates ensure your site loads securely with HTTPS.
- Manage multiple domains from one dashboard, even across different platforms.
Hostgrid is ideal for builders who want a real domain for their Durable site without committing to a costly plan.
How to Use Custom Domains with Durable
Add your Durable site as an upstream Enter the URL of your Durable site in Hostgrid.
Add your domain Choose the domain where visitors will access your site.
Follow DNS setup instructions Hostgrid provides DNS records for configuration at your domain registrar.
Automatic DNS verification and SSL activation Hostgrid verifies your DNS and activates your domain with HTTPS.
Hostgrid makes connecting custom domains easy. The Individual Starter plan starts at $20/year — see pricing for more.
Once verified, visitors can access your Durable site via your custom domain while content continues to be served from Durable.
Hostgrid vs Upgrading Durable Plans
| Option | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Durable Paid Plan | 💳 $264/year for a single custom domain 🔒 Limited to Durable sites 📉 Expensive for experimentation or testing |
| Use Hostgrid | 💰 $20/year starter pricing for 1 domain 🔗 Works with any platform, including Durable 🔐 Automatic SSL and DNS verification 📊 Manage multiple domains across sites |
Hostgrid provides a cost-effective alternative for early-stage builders or projects with uncertain traffic.
Who Should Use Hostgrid
Individuals / Indie Builders
Durable is useful for quickly creating websites, landing pages, or prototypes, but connecting a custom domain requires a $264/year paid plan.
For builders experimenting with ideas or testing audience engagement:
- Paying $264/year upfront may not make sense.
- Hostgrid allows connecting a domain for just $20/year, even while keeping your Durable staging site intact.
- You can prototype, share, and test without committing to an expensive subscription.
See the pricing page for the Individual Starter plan and higher-tier options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I connect a custom domain to a free Durable site?
Yes. Hostgrid allows your domain to point to a free Durable site, though Durable branding will remain.
Does Hostgrid remove Durable branding?
No. Hostgrid only manages the domain connection. Branding from Durable free or limited plans will remain.
Can I connect multiple domains?
Yes. Hostgrid allows multiple domains in one dashboard, making it easy to manage multiple projects.
Does Hostgrid provide SSL?
Yes. Hostgrid automatically provisions and renews SSL certificates so your domain is secure.