Connect a Custom Domain to Your AIOZ Storage Static Website

Connect a Custom Domain to Your AIOZ Storage Static Website

An auto-generated website URL works well for testing. However, when your site is ready to be shared, a custom domain gives it a clearer identity and a more complete publishing path.

With AIOZ Storage Static Website Hosting, you can connect your own domain directly from the hosting flow. This guide covers the entire process, from opening a Custom Domain to DNS verification and activation.

Why Use a Custom Domain

A custom domain helps you:

  • Publish under a branded, recognizable URL that matches your project or product.
  • Share links that align with your docs, product, or campaign.
  • Move from “site is live” to a fully usable web property.

Your content still lives in the same bucket. The custom domain simply defines how users access it.

What You’ll Need

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • A static website already created on AIOZ Storage
  • Login access to your DNS provider.
  • Permission to add or update records for the target domain.

Note:

If you use Cloudflare, set the verification records to DNS only during verification. Avoid proxy mode, as it may prevent accurate detection.

Step-by-Step: Connect Your Domain

Step 1: Open Custom Domain

Go to your static website settings and open Custom Domain.

Step 2: Enter the Domain

Enter the exact domain or subdomain you want to publish.

Step 3: Retrieve Verification Records

After submission, AIOZ Storage generates the DNS records required for ownership verification.

Step 4: Add DNS Records at Your Provider

Create the required record types and copy host/target/value exactly as shown.

Step 5: Start Verification

Return to AIOZ Storage and start verification. If DNS has propagated, the verification may complete quickly.

Step 6: Wait if Needed

If verification is still pending, allow time for DNS propagation and retry.

Step 7: Confirm Domain Activation

Once verification succeeds, confirm that your domain is active in the website settings.

Common Verification Issues

If verification fails, check:

  • Incorrect record type
  • Wrong host or target value
  • DNS propagation progress
  • If Cloudflare proxy is enabled (instead of DNS only)

Most issues come down to record accuracy or DNS timing.

Why Verification Is Required

Domain verification ensures only the real domain owner can attach that domain to a static website.

This protects against misuse and aligns domain linking with standard web security expectations.

Get Your Site Ready for Production

Connecting a custom domain is the final step in turning a static site into a fully usable web property.

With AIOZ Storage Static Website Hosting, you can:

→ Launch directly from your storage bucket

→ Deliver globally with built-in CDN acceleration

→ Manage domains and deployments from one interface

From upload to live site to custom domain, the full workflow stays in one place.

Start with your bucket, enable Static Website Hosting, and connect your domain when you're ready to go public.