How to Configure Global Store Subdomains

Using a custom subdomain for affiliate websites is a powerful but often overlooked way to white-label your DecoNetwork stores. Instead of using a generic system-generated domain, you can launch affiliate sites under a domain you own – giving your clients a more professional, branded experience.

In This Article

• Prerequisites
• Why Use Global Store Subdomains
• Step 1: Add a Global Store Subdomain
• Step 2: Add the A Record in Your DNS Provider
• Step 3: Verify the Domain in DecoNetwork
• Step 4: Enable SSL (Secure HTTPS)
• Best-practice tips
• Troubleshooting
• FAQs
• Additional Resources

Prerequisites

Why Use Global Store Subdomains

By default, newly launched DecoNetwork websites require a domain name, often using a system-generated address (for example, yourstore.deco-apparel.com). Global store subdomains allow you to replace that default with a branded domain you own.

• Create professional, white-labeled affiliate stores
• Use different domain suffixes for different client types
• Maintain consistency across all affiliate websites
• Improve trust and credibility with customers

Step 1: Add a Global Store Subdomain

1. Go to Admin → Websites → Global Store Subdomains.
2. Click Add Domain.
3. Enter the domain name you own (for example, crazypetlove.com).
4. Save the domain to generate the required DNS record.

Step 2: Add the A Record in Your DNS Provider

1. Log in to your domain provider (for example, GoDaddy).
2. Open the domain’s DNS Records.
3. Add a new A record with:
   • Host / Name: *
   • Value / IP Address: Use the IP provided in DecoNetwork
   • TTL: 600
4. Save the record.

Step 3: Verify the Domain in DecoNetwork

1. Return to Admin → Websites → Global Store Subdomains.
2. Click Verify Domains.
3. Confirm the domain shows as connected.

Once verified, you can launch new affiliate websites using this domain as the default subdomain suffix.

Step 4: Enable SSL (Secure HTTPS)

By default, newly connected subdomains are not secure. To enable HTTPS, you must request a free wildcard SSL certificate.

1. In Global Store Subdomains, click your domain.
2. Select SSL Certificate.
3. Copy the provided CNAME record details.
4. In your DNS provider, add a new CNAME record with:
   • Host / Name: _acme-challenge
   • Value: The unique value provided by DecoNetwork
   • TTL: 600
5. Save the record.
6. Return to DecoNetwork and click Request Free Wildcard Certificate.

Best-Practice Tips

• Use different global subdomains for different client types (schools, businesses, teams).
• Keep TTL values low during setup to speed up DNS propagation.
• Avoid repeatedly clicking “Verify” or “Request Certificate” while DNS updates are processing.
• Name subdomains clearly to make affiliate site management easier.

Troubleshooting

• Domain validation fails: DNS records may not have propagated yet. Wait a few minutes and try again.
• SSL request fails: Confirm the CNAME record matches exactly, including underscores and values.
• Site not secure: Allow up to 15 minutes after SSL issuance for HTTPS to apply.

FAQs

Can I still use a fully custom domain like mybrand.com?
Yes. Custom domains can still be assigned per site, even when using global store subdomains.

How many global store subdomains can I add?
There is no limit – you can add as many domains as needed.

Does each domain require its own SSL record?
Yes. SSL records are unique per domain and must be added individually.

Additional Resources

• Global Store Subdomains
• How to Configure Global Store Subdomains
• What Is a Domain Name and How Does It Work?
• SSL Certificate
• How Do I... Configure SSL certificates for my affiliate stores?