07. Domains & Edge DNS/Custom Hostnames

Custom Domains & Edge Routing

Connect your existing external domains to any GN-Apex project node. Traffic is routed through our global edge network with automatic SSL/TLS certificates and instant cache invalidation.

GLOBAL EDGE INGRESS
1 CNAME
Zero-Config Apex Domain Routing

Add a single DNS record at your current registrar. Our global edge network handles flat SSL certificates, DDoS mitigation, and traffic routing automatically.

Sovereign Edge Ingress Network

Custom Domain Architecture

GN-Apex allows organizations to connect independently-owned domains with zero server management:

ROUTING / GLOBAL EDGE

Single-Record Ingress

Point your domain's CNAME record to our global edge ingress (ingress.gnapex.com) to activate edge acceleration.

SECURITY / TLS 1.3

Automated Edge SSL

Dedicated TLS 1.3 cryptographic certificates are automatically provisioned and renewed with zero manual maintenance.

FLEXIBILITY / DECOUPLED

Independent Project Binding

Connect domains to your organization first, then attach or re-route them between different website nodes anytime.

PROPAGATION / SPEED

Instant Live Verification

Our verification engine queries public DNS edge resolvers in real time to activate traffic routing the moment records propagate.

Apex Edge SSL / TLS 1.3

Every custom domain connected to GN-Apex benefits from automated cryptographic protection:

  • Zero Configuration: No certificate files to upload or renew. Certificates are issued automatically upon DNS verification.
  • HTTP/3 & TLS 1.3: Supports the latest web protocols for fast handshake speeds on mobile networks.
  • Automated Renewal: Certificates are auto-renewed 30 days before expiration.

Connecting an Existing Domain

1
Add Domain to Workspace

Navigate to Domains → Connect Existing Domain. Enter your domain name (e.g. mybrand.com) and optionally pick which project to link it to immediately.

2
Add DNS Record at Your Registrar

Log into your domain provider (e.g. GoDaddy, Namecheap) and add the following CNAME record:

Record TypeCNAME
Host / Name@ (or www)
Target / Valueingress.gnapex.com
3
Verify & Go Live

Return to your GN-Apex dashboard and click Verify DNS. Once detected, your status switches to VERIFIED, and SSL activates automatically.

Decoupled Project Assignment

Domains are owned by your Organization, meaning you can switch a custom domain from Landing Page A to Main Store B in one click without re-verifying DNS records.