> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.foundable.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Use your own domain

> Give your website an address of its own, like example.com.

Your website starts on a foundable.app address. You can buy a domain through Foundable, or connect one you already own.

Choose your initial or photo in the top-right corner, then **Settings**, then **Domains**. On a phone, choose **More**, then **Settings**.

<Note>
  Your own domain needs an active plan.
</Note>

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Buy a new domain">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Search for a name">
        Under **Buy a domain**, type a name and choose **Search**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Pick one">
        Choose **Buy** next to the domain you want. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Confirm">
        Confirm your purchase. Your domain shows **Setting up**, then goes live on its own. **Your domains** shows when it’s ready.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    Not sure what to pick? Choose **Ask Ted for ideas**.

    Foundable holds the domain for you, in trust. It renews each year while **Auto-renew** is on.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Connect a domain you own">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Start">
        Choose **Connect domain**, then type your domain, like example.com or subdomain.example.com.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Choose the type">
        Pick **Root domain** or **Subdomain**, then choose **Connect domain**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Add the records">
        Foundable shows a few records, each with a **Type**, **Name** and **Value**. Sign in where you bought your domain and add each one exactly as shown.

        <Warning>
          Remove any A and AAAA records your domain already has. Old records can get in the way.
        </Warning>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Check">
        Back in Foundable, choose **I’ve added these records**. Your domain shows **Verifying** until it’s confirmed.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    Closed the window before adding the records? Choose **Complete setup** to see them again.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>


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