This guide will walk you through the steps to connect a subdomain for your rental website.
How it works?
A subdomain allows you to create a separate, specific section of your website. For example, if you want to use your main domain for your primary business and a subdomain for your rental services, connecting a subdomain makes this possible.
Example: If your main website is yourdomain.com, you can create a subdomain like rentals.yourdomain.com for your rental services.
If you would like to connect a custom domain instead, follow the custom domain article.
Steps to connect a custom subdomain
Create your subdomain
To create a subdomain, log in to your domain provider's website and navigate to the DNS management section. Once there, select the domain for which you want to create a subdomain. Look for an option to add a new record, typically labeled as "Add Record" or "Add New." Choose the "CNAME" record type and enter the subdomain details. For the name, input the desired subdomain (e.g., "subdomain" for subdomain.yourdomain.com). The CNAME record should be set to custom.booqable.store.
If you already have a subdomain, you can just follow the Set up a CNAME record guide.
Example: rentals.yourdomain.com
💡 Note: Check with your domain provider to see if subdomains are included for free with your domain purchase or if there are additional costs.
Set up a CNAME record
Log in to your domain provider's website.
Follow their guide to set up a CNAME record (links provided below).
Point to Booqable’s subdomain:
custom.booqable.store
Domain Provider | Setup guide link |
GoDaddy | |
Domain.com | |
Namecheap |
💡Note: Propagation can take 5 minutes to 48 hours.
Connect your subdomain in Booqable:
In your Booqable account, go to: Settings > Online reservations > Preferences > Custom Domain > Connect your domain
Enter your custom subdomain (e.g.,
rentals.yourdomain.com).Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
Check your subdomain
1. Use a DNS checker
Visit a DNS checker website, such as DNS Checker.
Enter your custom subdomain (e.g.,
rentals.your-domain.com) into the search field.Select "CNAME" from the record type dropdown menu.
Click on the search button.
2. Verify the CNAME record
Ensure that the CNAME record points to
custom.booqable.storeIf the CNAME record correctly points to
custom.booqable.store, your subdomain isset up correctly.
3. Verify the domain status in Booqable
Verify the status of your domain in Booqable. This can be done in custom domain settings.