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How to Set Up a Subdomain for Memberships

Set up a dedicated subdomain or custom domain for your Kyrios membership portal to ensure clean branding, reliable access, and proper link generation.

Updated over 3 months ago

Who This Is For / When to Use

Use this guide if you want to:

  • Assign a custom domain or subdomain to your membership portal

  • Replace the default Kyrios-generated portal URL

  • Fix access or Magic Link issues after changing domains

What Is a Subdomain (and Why Kyrios Recommends It)

A subdomain is a prefix added to your main domain to separate functionality.

Example:

  • Main website: yourwebsite.com

  • Membership portal: members.yourwebsite.com

Kyrios strongly recommends using a subdomain instead of your root domain to avoid conflicts with your main website.

Step 1: Open Domain Setup in Kyrios

  1. Open Settings

  2. Click Client Portal Settings

  3. Select Domain Setup

Step 2: Choose a Domain Type

You can configure one of the following:

Option A: Use a Kyrios-Provided Subdomain

Kyrios provides a ready-to-use subdomain under app.clientclub.net.

  • Select the generated subdomain

  • Click Update Domain

This option requires no DNS changes.

Option B: Use Your Own Custom Domain (Recommended)

  1. Under Custom Domain, enter your domain or subdomain
    Example: members.yourwebsite.com

  2. Click + Add Domain

Step 3: Add DNS Records at Your Domain Registrar

After adding the domain in Kyrios, you must connect it via DNS.

Supported DNS Records

Record Type

Used For

Value

A Record

Root domain

162.159.140.166

CNAME Record

Subdomain

clientportal.ludicrous.cloud

Example Configurations

For a root domain (yourwebsite.com):

  • Record Type: A

  • Name / Host: @

  • Value: 162.159.140.166

For a subdomain (members.yourwebsite.com):

  • Record Type: CNAME

  • Name / Host: members

  • Value: clientportal.ludicrous.cloud

Manual DNS Entry (If Prompted)

If Kyrios requests manual verification:

  1. Click Add record manually

  2. Copy the provided values

  3. Add them exactly in your DNS provider

  4. Return to Kyrios and click Verify records

Step 4: Verify and Update the Domain

Once DNS records are saved:

  1. Return to Domain Setup

  2. Click Update Domain

  3. Wait for verification (DNS propagation may take up to 48 hours)

Step 5: Update Site Details and Regenerate Magic Links

After the domain is active:

  1. Go to Settings > Site Details

  2. Confirm the new domain appears in Site URL

  3. Click Regenerate Magic Link

  4. Reload the page

This ensures all login and access links use the new domain.

Best Practices

  • Use one domain only inside Kyrios

  • Redirect www or non-www versions via your DNS provider (e.g., Cloudflare)

  • Avoid using your main website’s root domain unless it is exclusively for memberships

  • Always regenerate Magic Links after domain changes

Common Issues and Fixes

Domain Not Working

  • DNS may still be propagating (wait up to 48 hours)

  • Confirm records were added exactly as shown

  • Ensure proxy/CDN is disabled during setup (Cloudflare users)

Login Links Still Using Old Domain

  • Regenerate Magic Links in Site Details

  • Clear browser cache and reload

FAQs

What is a subdomain and why should I use one?
A subdomain separates your membership portal from your main website, reducing conflicts and improving reliability.

Can I use a custom root domain instead?
Yes, but Kyrios recommends subdomains for cleaner setup and easier management.

Can I change my domain later?
Yes. Update the domain, adjust DNS records, and regenerate Magic Links.

Can I use Cloudflare or another DNS provider?
Yes. Ensure records are correct and proxy features are disabled during initial verification.

Can I use multiple domains?
Only one active domain is supported per membership portal.

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