Custom Domain mapping

This is a quick prerequisites and checklist reference for Zoho Books custom domain mapping. For the full walkthrough with screenshots, see our detailed custom domain mapping guide.

Before you begin

• Check that custom domain mapping is available on your current Zoho Books plan.
• You’ll need to own a domain name, for example through a provider such as GoDaddy or Namecheap.
• You’ll need access to that provider’s DNS management to add a CNAME record.

Quick checklist

1. Add a CNAME record with your domain provider, using the host name and CNAME details Zoho Books gives you.
2. In Zoho Books, go to Settings > Custom Domain under Organisation, click Map Custom Domain, then enter your domain and click Next.
3. Click Submit and Verify once your CNAME record is live. Verification can take up to 48 hours.
4. Zoho Books installs an SSL certificate automatically, usually within 3 to 5 business days.
5. To pause the custom domain, go to Settings > Custom Domain and click Disable; click Re-enable to switch it back on.