How to Set Up a Custom Domain for Papersend (Step-by-Step Guide)
Introduction
Setting up a custom domain in Papersend lets you share documents and Data Rooms under your brand. Instead of generic Papersend links, you can use a custom domain like documents.your-company.com for a more professional and secure experience.
How to Set Up a Custom Domain for Papersend (Full Guide)
Follow these steps to configure your custom domain for documents and datarooms in Papersend:
1. Get a Custom Domain
If you don’t have one, register a domain with a provider like Cloudflare, Namecheap or United-Domains.
Here are some ideas for sub-domains:
- docs.your-company.com
- documents.your-company.com
- dataroom.your-company.com
- deck.your-company.com
2. Log In to Your Papersend Dashboard
Log in to your Papersend account.
3. Navigate to Domain Settings in Papersend
Navigate to Settings > Branding & Custom Domain.
4. Enter Your Custom Domain
Type in your domain (e.g., documents.your-company.com) and hit Add new custom domain.
5. Get Your Custom Domain DNS Settings
Open up the newly created custom domain to get the DNS records to add in your domain provider’s DNS settings.
6. Add DNS Records to Your Domain Provider
Head over to your DNS provider and add the values to your domains DNS settings.
7. Verify Domain Ownership
Papersend will check your DNS settings every hour to confirm ownership. You always have the possibility to manually check it again by clicking the Refresh Verification Status button in your selected custom domain.
8. SSL for Security
No additional setup needed—Papersend automatically provides free SSL certificates for secure document sharing.
Start Sharing Secure Documents with Your Custom Domain
Once your domain is connected, you can start sharing branded document and dataroom links through Papersend.