Why use Hostgrid with Lovable?
Lovable makes it easy to build and deploy apps quickly, but its domain setup is designed around a single custom domain per app. This can become limiting when your app serves multiple users, clients, or tenants who each want their own domain.
Hostgrid adds flexible domain infrastructure on top of your Lovable deployment.
- Connect multiple domains to different routes of your Lovable app
- Enable customer-specific domains for multi-tenant products
- Automatic SSL certificates and renewals for every domain
- Manage domains across multiple projects from one dashboard
- No changes required to your Lovable app code or deployment
This allows you to keep using Lovable as your development platform while gaining the domain flexibility often needed for SaaS products and client portals.
How to Use Custom Domains with Lovable
Setting up a custom domain for your Lovable app through Hostgrid only takes a few steps. This assumes that your app serves the tenant customer1 at the path saas.lovable.app/customer1
Add your Lovable app
Enter the URL of your Lovable app in Hostgrid (for example,
saas.lovable.app).Add your domain
Add the domain you want users to access, such as
portal.customer.comorapp.client.com, , along with a prefix path, such as/customer1or/client1for your tenant.Follow the DNS setup instructions
Hostgrid will provide the DNS records required to verify domain ownership. Add them to your DNS provider or domain registrar.
Automatic verification and SSL activation
Hostgrid verifies the DNS configuration and automatically activates your domain with HTTPS.
Hostgrid makes connecting custom domains easy. The Agency plan starts at $100/year — see pricing for more.
Once activated, visitors can access your Lovable app through the custom domain you connected.
Hostgrid vs Upgrading Lovable Plans
Lovable’s paid plans enable custom domains, but they are typically limited to a single domain per app. This can be restrictive for SaaS-style products or client dashboards.
| Option | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Upgrade Lovable Plan | 💳 Around $252/year to enable custom domains 🌐 Limited to one domain per app ⚠️ Difficult to provide branded domains for multiple customers |
| Use Hostgrid | 🌐 Connect multiple domains to the same Lovable app 🔐 Automatic SSL and domain verification 📊 Manage domains across projects in one dashboard 💰 Agency plan includes 20 domains for $100/year |
Hostgrid allows you to extend the domain capabilities of your Lovable app without restructuring your architecture.
Who Should Use Hostgrid
SaaS Owners / Advanced Users
Many apps built with Lovable are multi-tenant SaaS tools where each customer interacts with the same application under different routes.
A typical Lovable structure might look like:
saas.lovable.app/customer1saas.lovable.app/customer2
However, Lovable normally allows only one custom domain for the entire app.
Hostgrid enables a more flexible setup by allowing different domains to route to different parts of your app. For example:
app.customer1.com→saas.lovable.app/customer1app.customer2.com→saas.lovable.app/customer2
This allows SaaS founders to provide customer-branded access points while maintaining a single Lovable app.
For early-stage SaaS products, the Hostgrid Agency plan includes 20 domains for $100/year, making it practical to onboard multiple tenants with their own domains.
Agencies / Freelancers
Agencies often use Lovable to build client dashboards, internal tools, or automation portals that serve multiple organizations.
Instead of deploying separate apps for each client, agencies may structure the app like:
app.lovable.app/client-aapp.lovable.app/client-b
But clients frequently expect a domain aligned with their brand, such as:
dashboard.client-a.comportal.client-b.com
Since Lovable supports only one custom domain per app, implementing this natively becomes difficult.
Hostgrid allows agencies to map each client domain directly to the appropriate route inside the Lovable app.
For example:
dashboard.client-a.com→app.lovable.app/client-aportal.client-b.com→app.lovable.app/client-b
This approach lets agencies maintain one Lovable project while delivering branded domains for every client.
The Hostgrid Agency plan supports up to 20 domains for $100/year, making it ideal for managing multiple client environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hostgrid modify my Lovable app?
No. Hostgrid does not modify your Lovable application code or infrastructure. Your Lovable app continues to run exactly as before. Hostgrid simply connects custom domains and manages SSL.
Can I connect multiple domains to a Lovable app?
Yes. Lovable typically supports only one custom domain per app, but Hostgrid allows you to connect multiple domains and route them to different paths within your Lovable app.
Can I connect subdomains like portal.customer.com?
Yes. Subdomains such as:
portal.customer.comdashboard.client.comapp.example.com
are fully supported.
Does Hostgrid provide SSL certificates?
Yes. Every connected domain receives automatic SSL provisioning and renewal. Your Lovable app will be accessible securely over HTTPS without manual configuration.
Can I offer custom domains to my customers?
Yes. This is a common setup for SaaS products built on Lovable. Each customer can access your app using their own branded domain, mapped to a route within the main Lovable application.
Can I use an apex domain like myapp.com?
Yes. Root domains such as myapp.com are supported provided your DNS provider allows the required configuration. Hostgrid will show the exact DNS records required during setup.
What if I migrate away from Lovable later?
Your domain setup remains managed in Hostgrid. If you move your app to another platform, you can simply update the destination URL while keeping the same domain configuration.
Will Hostgrid remove Lovable branding?
No. If your app is on a Lovable free plan, Lovable branding will still be visible. Hostgrid only manages domains and SSL — it does not change platform branding.