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Buy and register domains directly inside Hercules. They are automatically connected to your app.
Quick search for buying a domain inside Hercules

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How do I purchase a domain?

  1. Click the Domains tab in the sidebar
  2. Search for a domain name in the Buy a Domain search box
  3. Click “See more results” to browse all available options
  4. Add domains to your cart using the cart icon
  5. Review your order and complete payment
Domains page with buy a domain search
Some domains may show as Unavailable if they are already registered by someone else. Available domains show their price and can be added to your cart.
Domain search results showing available and unavailable domains

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How do I connect it to my app?

Domains purchased through Hercules are automatically connected to your app. No DNS configuration required.

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How much are domains?

Prices vary by domain extension (TLD). Common examples:
  • .com domains start around $12.70/year
  • .net domains start around $14.00/year
  • .app domains start around $17.60/year
  • .shop domains start around $3.99/year
Each domain shows its price in the search results. Domains renew annually, and the renewal price is shown on the checkout page.
Domain checkout page showing order summary with prices and payment method
You can toggle auto-renewal on or off for each domain during checkout.

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How do I manage DNS records?

Open the Domains tab and click on your domain in the Purchased Domains section. You can view, edit, and delete all existing DNS records from here.
DNS records table showing A, CNAME, and MX records for a purchased domain
To add a new record, click + Add record and choose from the supported record types:
  • A and AAAA (IPv4 and IPv6 addresses)
  • CNAME (aliases)
  • MX (mail servers)
  • SRV (service records)
Add DNS record form with type, name, content, proxy, and TTL fields
Custom nameservers are not currently supported. Your purchased domain uses Hercules nameservers by default.

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Additional FAQ

You own the domain. If you leave Hercules, you can transfer your domain to another registrar and point it wherever you like.
Buying a domain lets you register a brand new domain directly in Hercules. It’s automatically configured and ready to use with no DNS setup.Connecting an existing domain lets you use a domain you already own from another registrar (like GoDaddy or Namecheap). You’ll need to configure DNS records to point it to Hercules. See Connect an existing domain for setup instructions.
Yes. Add as many domains as you want to your cart and purchase them together in a single checkout.
  1. Go to the Emails tab
  2. Input your domain
  3. Add the CNAME records shown there to your domain’s DNS
See Hercules Email DNS setup for the full steps.
You need to add the relevant MX DNS records for your email provider.
  1. Go to Domains → your purchased domain → Manage DNS → + Add record.
  2. Choose MX and enter the server values from your provider (e.g. Gmail, Outlook, Zoho).
You will likely have to add multiple records. Each provider has different MX records. Check their docs for the exact values or ask Hercules for help.
Go to Domains → your domain in Purchased Domains. View and edit records in the table. Click + Add record to add. Click the delete icon on a row to remove it.