Custom Domains for Replit Sites

Q: Does Hostgrid modify my Replit app or code?

No. Hostgrid does **not modify your Replit site content or application code**. It only manages domain routing, DNS verification, and SSL certificates.

Q: Does Hostgrid provide SSL for my custom domain?

Yes. Hostgrid automatically provisions and renews **HTTPS SSL certificates** once your domain’s DNS is verified. This means your Replit site will be securely accessible using your custom domain.

Q: Can I use both subdomains and apex domains?

Yes. Hostgrid supports both: - **Subdomains** (e.g., `app.example.com`) - **Apex/root domains** (e.g., `example.com`) DNS setup instructions will be provided during the connection process.

Q: Is Hostgrid only for Replit?

No. Hostgrid is designed as **Custom Domains for Any Platform**. You can connect domains to apps or sites hosted on many platforms while managing everything in one place.

Why use Hostgrid with Replit?

Work around Replit’s single-domain limitation — Replit only allows one custom domain for an app. Hostgrid allows you to connect multiple domains to different paths of your Replit site.
Use domains for multiple customers or projects — Connect different domains to different sections of your Replit site.
Works with any Replit deployment — Hostgrid connects to your existing Replit site without modifying your app.
Manage domains from a single dashboard — Add, verify, and manage multiple domains in one place.

This makes Hostgrid a practical option for developers and teams building apps on Replit who want flexible domain management.

How to Use Custom Domains with Replit

Connecting a domain to your Replit site using Hostgrid only takes a few steps.

Add your Replit site as an upstream
Paste the public URL of your deployed Replit app (for example: yourapp.replit.app).
Add your domain to the upstream in Hostgrid
Enter the domain you want visitors to use, such as app.yourdomain.com.
Receive DNS setup instructions
Hostgrid provides DNS records that you add to your domain provider.
Automatic verification and SSL activation
Hostgrid verifies your DNS configuration and activates your domain with automatic HTTPS.

Once verified, visitors can access your Replit site using your custom domain.

Hostgrid vs Upgrading Replit Plans

When you want custom domains for your Replit site, you can either upgrade your platform plan or use a platform-agnostic domain service.

Feature	Hostgrid	Upgrading Replit Plans
Cost	💰 Starts at $20/year	💸 About $20/month
Number of domains	🌐 Multiple domains supported	⚠️ Only one domain per app
Multi-tenant domain support	✅ Map different domains to different paths of your Replit site	❌ Not supported
Works across platforms	🔄 Yes — use with any hosting platform	❌ Only works inside Replit
SSL certificates	🔒 Automatic provisioning and renewal	🔒 Included
Platform lock-in	❌ None	⚠️ Domain tied to Replit hosting

If your Replit app needs multiple domains — especially for client projects or SaaS apps — Hostgrid provides significantly more flexibility.

Who Should Use Hostgrid

SaaS Owners / Advanced Users

Many SaaS products built on Replit serve multiple users or organizations using a single application. However, Replit only supports one custom domain per app, which makes it difficult to provide branded domains for each customer.

For example:

saas.replit.app/customer1
saas.replit.app/customer2

Replit only allows one domain for the main app host, which means customers cannot use their own branded domains.

Hostgrid solves this by allowing a unique domain for every tenant. For example:

app1.customer.com → saas.replit.app/customer1
app2.customer.com → saas.replit.app/customer2

The Agency plan supports 20 custom domains for $100/year, making it a cost-effective solution for multi-tenant SaaS apps.

Agencies / Freelancers

Agencies often use a single Replit app to power dashboards, portals, or tools for multiple clients.

However, Replit’s single-domain limit makes it difficult to give each client their own branded URL.

For example:

app.replit.app/client1
app.replit.app/client2

Clients usually prefer something like:

dashboard.client1.com
portal.client2.com

Hostgrid enables exactly this workflow. You can map different domains to different paths of your Replit site without changing your application.

This makes it easy for agencies to deliver white-labeled dashboards and portals while managing all domains from one dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hostgrid modify my Replit app or code?

No. Hostgrid does not modify your Replit site content or application code. It only manages domain routing, DNS verification, and SSL certificates.

Does Hostgrid provide SSL for my custom domain?

Yes. Hostgrid automatically provisions and renews HTTPS SSL certificates once your domain’s DNS is verified.

This means your Replit site will be securely accessible using your custom domain.

Can I connect multiple domains to the same Replit app?

Yes. Hostgrid allows multiple domains to point to different paths of your Replit site, which is useful for SaaS platforms, agencies, and multi-tenant apps.

Can I use both subdomains and apex domains?

Yes. Hostgrid supports both:

Subdomains (e.g., app.example.com)
Apex/root domains (e.g., example.com)

DNS setup instructions will be provided during the connection process.

What happens if my DNS records are incorrect?

Hostgrid will not activate your domain until DNS verification succeeds. This prevents broken configurations and ensures SSL certificates are issued correctly.

Can I manage domains from multiple projects?

Yes. You can add multiple Replit sites and manage all associated domains from a single Hostgrid dashboard.

Is Hostgrid only for Replit?

No. Hostgrid is designed as Custom Domains for Any Platform. You can connect domains to apps or sites hosted on many platforms while managing everything in one place.