How to Add a Custom Domain to GitHub Pages (2026 Complete Guide)
Learn how to connect a custom domain to your GitHub Pages website in 2026. This complete tutorial covers GitHub Pages settings, DNS configuration for registrars (Namecheap), HTTPS setup, and troubleshooting common errors.
🔧 IN THIS VIDEO:
Configure custom domain in GitHub Pages settings
Set up DNS A records and CNAME records
Enable HTTPS/SSL certificates automatically
Troubleshoot DNS propagation issues
Fix common domain errors and certificate problems
Perfect for developers building portfolio websites, app landing pages, or project documentation who want professional custom domains instead of username.github.io.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro & What You'll Learn
00:45 Why Custom Domains Matter
02:15 GitHub Pages Configuration
03:50 What is DNS
04:22 DNS Setup - Namecheap Demo
06:39 DNS Verification & Propagation
07:39 CNAME file & HTTPS
08:20 Testing our live site
08:38 Troubleshooting Common Errors
11:04 Wrap-Up
📋 PREREQUISITES:
✓ GitHub Pages site already deployed (watch Part 1: • FREE Portfolio Website with GitHub Pages (... )
✓ Custom domain purchased from any registrar
🔗 RESOURCES:
GitHub Pages IP Addresses:
185.199.108.153
185.199.109.153
185.199.110.153
185.199.111.153
DNS Propagation Checker: https://dnschecker.org
Namecheap: https://www.namecheap.com
GitHub Pages Documentation: https://docs.github.com/en/pages/conf...
My Website: https://toolbit.dev/
💡 RECOMMENDED DOMAIN REGISTRARS:
Namecheap (easiest for beginners)
Cloudflare (free CDN/DDoS protection)
GoDaddy (widely known, higher prices)
🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR:
✓ Developers building portfolio websites
✓ App creators making landing pages
✓ Students showcasing projects
✓ Freelancers establishing online presence
⚠️ COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID:
Not waiting for DNS propagation (can take up to 48 hours)
Enabling HTTPS before SSL certificate provisioning completes
Using Cloudflare proxy (turn it off for GitHub Pages)
Incorrect A record IP addresses
🚀 NEXT STEPS AFTER THIS VIDEO:
Add Google Analytics tracking
Optimize for SEO
Create custom 404 error pages
Set up subdomain redirects