Tilda.cc is a powerful no-code website builder that allows you to create responsive websites, landing pages, or portfolios without any coding knowledge. Once your design is ready, the next step is to make your site available on your own domain (e.g., www.yourbrand.com or promo.yourbrand.com).

This article explains how to properly configure a custom domain for a Tilda project, including key considerations for DNS and hosting environments using cPanel.

Step 1: Understand Where to Configure DNS

Before editing any DNS settings, it’s crucial to know where your DNS is managed, which depends on the nameservers assigned to your domain:

• If your domain uses registrar's nameservers (e.g., IPHOST, Namecheap), you configure DNS directly in their dashboard.
• If your domain points to hosting nameservers (e.g., dns1.innovahosting.net, dns2.innovahosting.net), then DNS must be managed in cPanel on your hosting account.
• If you use Cloudflare or a third-party DNS provider, DNS is managed there.

Always check the nameservers of your domain before making changes — this determines where DNS changes must be made.

Step 2: Add DNS Records

Case A: You manage DNS from your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy)

1. Log in to your registrar account.
2. Go to the DNS management section for your domain.
3. Add the records provided by Tilda.

Case B: You manage DNS from cPanel (hosting provider)

If your domain uses the nameservers of your hosting provider and you're using cPanel, follow these steps:

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. Go to Zone Editor.
3. Locate your domain and click Manage or Add Record.
4. Add the DNS records exactly as provided by Tilda.

Step 3: Wait for DNS Propagation

After saving DNS changes:

• Wait up to 15–60 minutes for DNS propagation (sometimes up to 24-48 hours).
• You can test with tools like:
  

nslookup promo.yourbrand.com
dig promo.yourbrand.com

Key Reminders

• Always verify which nameservers your domain is using — this tells you where to manage DNS.
• Don’t add DNS records in cPanel if your domain uses GoDaddy or Cloudflare nameservers — it will have no effect.
• Use subdomains (like promo.yourbrand.com) for marketing pages without affecting your main website hosted elsewhere.
  

Conclusion

Connecting a custom domain or subdomain to a Tilda-built website is a straightforward process — as long as you're aware of where your DNS is managed. With proper DNS configuration and SSL enabled, your Tilda site will be live and professional-looking in no time.