Custom Domains
Use your own branded link for guests, such as menu.yourrestaurant.com, instead of relying only on your default ProMenu URL.
When To Use A Custom Domain
A custom domain is a good fit when you want your menu link to match your restaurant brand, printed materials, social profiles, or in-store signage. Most teams choose a subdomain like menu.yourrestaurant.com because it is usually the easiest DNS setup.
Recommended Setup
We recommend connecting a dedicated menu subdomain instead of using your main root domain. In practice, that means using something like menu.yourrestaurant.com or order.yourrestaurant.com.
- It keeps your menu URL short and easy to share.
- It avoids changing the DNS setup for your main website.
- It is usually simpler for domain providers and team members to manage.
How To Connect It
- Open your Hub in the dashboard.
- Go to the Custom Domain section.
- Enter the domain or subdomain you want to use.
- Copy the DNS record shown in the wizard.
- Add that record inside your domain provider's DNS settings.
- Return to ProMenu and click Verify & Connect.
What DNS Record Should I Add?
For most restaurants using a subdomain, the wizard will show a CNAME record with:
- A Name / Host value such as
menu - A Value / Target provided in the wizard
After connection, ProMenu may also show an updated recommended target for your domain configuration. If the connected-domain status shows a more specific recommended target, use that value.
Verification And Refresh
DNS changes are not always instant. After saving the record with your domain provider:
- Wait a few minutes for propagation.
- Use the Check Again button in the connected-domain status.
- If ownership verification is required, add the extra verification record shown in the dashboard.
Root Domains
If you want to use a root domain like yourrestaurant.com, the setup can depend on your domain provider. That is why we usually recommend a subdomain first. It is simpler, faster, and easier to troubleshoot.
Tip: If you already have a main website, keep it on your main domain and use a dedicated subdomain for the menu. It keeps your brand clean and your DNS safer.