02. How do I configure a Microsite Domain?

Modified on Wed, 16 Oct at 9:18 AM

Configure Microsite Domain(s)Intermediate

When setting up a Microsite, you must have a domain in the sub-account in order to provide a URL to the microsite. Sub-domains of the "m.mdl.io" domain are provided to you free of charge (e.g. "anytext.m.mdl.io"). Instructions are also provided for forwarding domains that you have purchased and for subdomains that you already host.

Tip:

While the free subdomains are ideal for proof-of-concept, they are not recommended for a live microsite due to the fact that respondents can be confused by the extra dots in the URL.

Instructions:

Note:

The instructions below use GoDaddy for reference, but using GoDaddy is not required (although the procedures may be slightly different for other domain hosts.)

Setting Up a Free Domain

If you don't have a domain of your own or just need an extra domain for testing, you can easily create free subdomains under the URL "m.mdl.io" (for example, XYZ.m.mdl.io). Follow these steps to create your own:

1. Open MindFire Studio

2. Log in to your account

3. Navigate to the "Configuration" Tab

4. Click on "Domains" Menu

5. Click on the "+ Add" button

6. Enter "XYZ.m.mdl.io" as your domain name

Note:

XYZ is just a sample and you should put any name you want. If that name is available, then we'll add it to your domains list. If it is not, you will get an error message when you submit.

Setting Up a Purchased Domain

Instructions:

1. Start by visiting the Additional Settings section of your domain, and select "Manage DNS"

2. Configure your DNS to point to msp.mdl.io

CNAME - * - msp.mdl.io
CNAME - www - msp.mdl.io
Forward your domain to www.yourdomain.com

For Godaddy Users, PLEASE NOTE:

Godaddy will not forward any sub-folder to www, consequently, you should also not use your PURL in the sub-folder position without declaring WWW in the URL.

Unaccepted format(s):

yourdomain.com/##purl##

Accepted format(s)

www.yourdomain.com/##purl##
##purl##.yourdomain.com

CNAME - *.subdomain.yourdomain.com - msp.mdl.io
CNAME - subdomain.yourdomain.com - msp.mdl.io

3. When the Microsite is active (published), you can test your changes by visiting the Microsite as a Guest or as a PURL.