Can I change my subdomain later?

Yes. You’ll need to update DNS records, update Site Details in memberships, and notify members because their login URL will change.

What are best practices for domain management?

Keep one primary domain for your brand, use subdomains for specific areas (like memberships), and redirect duplicates so customers always land on the right place.

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Set Up a Subdomain for Memberships

Q: What is a subdomain, and why use it for memberships?

A subdomain is part of your main domain used to separate a section of your site with its own URL (for example, members.yourdomain.com). Using a subdomain for memberships keeps your site organized and makes the portal easy to find.

Q: Can I use a custom domain instead of a subdomain?

Yes, but a subdomain is typically recommended because it clearly separates your membership portal from your main website.

Q: What DNS records do I need to set up?

You’ll typically set either an A record (points a domain to an IP address) or a CNAME record (points a subdomain to another domain). Your setup depends on whether you’re connecting a root domain or a subdomain.

Q: How do I update the subdomain in membership settings?

Go to Memberships → Courses → Settings → Site Details. Confirm your subdomain appears in the Site URL field, then generate a new Magic Link to confirm the change.

Q: What if my domain doesn’t work after setup?

Recheck your DNS values, confirm you used the correct record type, and allow time for DNS propagation. If it still fails, contact your domain registrar or DNS provider.

Configure DNS records and membership settings to run your portal on a clean, branded subdomain so members can log in with a trusted, easy-to-remember URL.

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Giving Your Membership a Clear and Trusted URL

When setting up your membership portal, using a default or unclear URL can make it harder for members to recognize where they should log in.

A subdomain allows you to create a dedicated web address for your membership area, separating it from your main site while keeping it connected to your brand.

Without a properly configured domain, members may question the legitimacy of the portal, encounter access issues, or struggle to find the correct login page.

This guide will walk you through how to set up and connect a subdomain so your membership portal is easy to access, consistent, and reliable.

To begin, it helps to understand what a subdomain is and how it’s used for memberships.

What Is a Subdomain?

A subdomain is a “branch” of your main domain that points to a specific area of your site. For example, members.yourwebsite.com can host your membership portal, while yourwebsite.com stays focused on your main website.

Why it’s useful: A subdomain keeps your membership portal organized, branded, and easy for members to find.

Add the Domain in Membership Settings

BizStackPro lets you use a pre-configured portal domain or connect your own custom domain/subdomain.

Follow along: Go to Memberships → Courses → Settings → Domain Setup.

Option 1 – Pre-configured subdomain: Choose a ready-made portal domain (if available) and click Update Domain.
Option 2 – Custom domain/subdomain: Enter your domain or subdomain and click + Add Domain.

Set Up DNS Records (A or CNAME)

DNS tells the internet where your membership portal “lives.” Your registrar or DNS provider (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.) is where you create these records.

Most common setup: Use a CNAME for a membership subdomain like members.yourdomain.com.

A Record: Points a (root) domain to an IP address. Value: 162.159.140.166
CNAME Record: Points a subdomain to another domain (target). Target: clientportal.ludicrous.cloud

Example DNS entries:

Root domain abc.com: A record — Name @ → Value 162.159.140.166
Subdomain members.abc.com: CNAME — Name members → Target clientportal.ludicrous.cloud

Heads up: DNS changes can take time to propagate (sometimes up to 48 hours). If it doesn’t work immediately, don’t panic—double-check the records first.

Update Site Details and Refresh Magic Links

After DNS is set, confirm BizStackPro is using the correct URL in your membership settings.

Follow along: Go to Memberships → Courses → Settings → Site Details → confirm your domain/subdomain in Site URL → click Generate Magic Link.

If you share Magic Links with members, regenerating them helps ensure they match the updated domain settings.

Best Practices

Use a dedicated subdomain: Example: members.yourdomain.com.
Keep your root domain focused: Let your main site handle marketing pages and funnels.
Redirect duplicates: If you have multiple domains pointing to similar content, redirect them so members don’t get confused.
Document your DNS: Save a quick note of what you changed so troubleshooting is faster later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a subdomain, and why use it for memberships?

A subdomain (like members.yourdomain.com) separates your membership portal from your main website, keeping things organized and easy to navigate.

Can I use a custom domain instead of a subdomain?

Yes, but a subdomain is usually recommended because it clearly labels the membership portal and avoids confusion.

What DNS records do I need to set up?

Typically either an A record (domain → IP) or a CNAME (subdomain → target domain). For memberships, subdomains often use a CNAME.

How do I update the subdomain in membership settings?

Go to Memberships → Courses → Settings → Site Details, confirm your Site URL, then regenerate your Magic Link.

What if my domain doesn’t work after setup?

Recheck DNS values and record types, then allow time for propagation. If it still fails, contact your domain registrar/DNS provider.

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