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Domain Configuration

Learn how to configure custom domains for your Skysize projects and understand the default domain structure.

Default Domain Structure​

Skysize automatically assigns domains to your deployments based on the branch type.

Production Domains​

Production branches receive a clean, simple domain:

project-name.skysize.io

Example: If your project is named "my-shop", your production URL will be:

my-shop.skysize.io

Staging Domains​

Staging branches include both the project name and branch name:

project_name-branch_name.staging.skysize.io

Example: A staging branch called "testing" in project "my-shop":

my_shop-testing.staging.skysize.io

Development Domains​

Development branches use the build name:

build_name.dev.skysize.io

Example: A development build:

feature-checkout.dev.skysize.io

Custom Domains​

Skysize supports custom domains, allowing you to use your own domain name instead of the default Skysize domains.

Benefits​

  • Professional branding: Use your company's domain
  • SEO advantages: Maintain your domain authority
  • User trust: Customers recognize your brand
  • Flexibility: Point multiple domains to the same deployment

Cloudflare Integration​

All custom domains are automatically protected by Cloudflare, providing:

  • DDoS protection: Defense against distributed denial-of-service attacks
  • SSL/TLS encryption: Automatic HTTPS with valid certificates
  • Performance optimization: Global CDN for faster load times
  • Web Application Firewall: Protection against common web exploits

Setting Up Custom Domains​

  1. Access your project settings in Skysize
  2. Navigate to the domain configuration section
  3. Add your custom domain
  4. Add a CNAME to point your domain to ours
  5. (Optional) If your domain is not on Cloudflare, deactivate the Cloudflare proxy
  6. Wait for DNS propagation (usually 24-48 hours)

Cloudflare Proxy​

Enabled (Default)​

When the Cloudflare proxy is enabled (recommended):

  • Traffic is routed through Cloudflare's global network
  • DDoS protection is active
  • SSL certificates are managed automatically
  • Performance is optimized with caching and CDN

Disabled​

You can disable the Cloudflare proxy if needed:

  • Direct connection to your Skysize deployment
  • Useful for specific technical requirements
  • Less protection and performance optimization
caution

Disabling the Cloudflare proxy removes DDoS protection and other security features. Only disable if you have specific technical requirements.

Best Practices​

  • Keep Cloudflare proxy enabled: Unless you have specific reasons, keep it enabled for security
  • Use HTTPS: Always use HTTPS for production domains
  • Test on default domains first: Verify deployments work on default Skysize domains before adding custom domains
  • Plan DNS changes: DNS propagation can take time, plan domain changes accordingly