How to Connect a Subdomain in ClickFunnels

  • Updated on Mar 14, 2025
  • Published on Mar 14, 2025
  • 10 minute(s) read

You might already have a website on your main domain or use a domain registered outside of ClickFunnels but still want to run funnels, blogs, or campaigns on a separate web address. ClickFunnels makes it easy to connect a subdomain using a simple automated or manual setup process in just a few simple steps. In this article, you'll learn how to connect a subdomain in ClickFunnels using both the automated setup and manual setup methods.

  • An active ClickFunnels account

  • A domain purchased from a third-party registrar (e.g., Godaddy, Cloudflare, NameCheap, etc.)

Warning:

  • We currently do not support Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). Special characters are letters that are not in the English alphabet. Some examples of special characters are æ, ø, å, ö, ä, ü and é.

  • Domain names with trademarked phrases cannot be added or used in ClickFunnels. Click here to view restricted phrase list.

A subdomain is a part of your main domain name that helps you organize or separate content on your website. It acts like a separate area of your site but is still connected to your main domain.

Example:

  • Main domain: yourdomain.com

  • Subdomain: blog.yourdomain.com, webinar.yourdomain.com, or shop.yourdomain.com

You may have already come across subdomains in real life, such as:

  • support.google.com for Google’s help center

  • news.bbc.co.uk for news content

  • store.nike.com for Nike’s online shop

These examples show how subdomains help create dedicated spaces for specific content or purposes without interfering with the main website.

You may want to use a subdomain in ClickFunnels for various reasons. Here are some scenarios where using a subdomain makes sense:

  • You already have a website on your root domain and want to keep it separate from your funnel pages.

  • You want to host a blog on a dedicated space like blog.yourdomain.com.

  • You’re running a webinar series and want a branded link, such as webinar.yourdomain.com.

  • You’re promoting a special campaign or limited-time offer and want it separate from your main site.

  • You want to build a membership area or customer portal under a unique URL, such as members.yourdomain.com.

  • You want to keep your funnel content distinct from your corporate or brand website for better organization and clarity.

To begin, you'll first add your subdomain to ClickFunnels by following the steps outlined above:

  1. Start by logging into your ClickFunnels workspace.

  2. From the left sidebar menu, click Workspace Settings and then select Domains.

  3. Click Connect Existing Domain.

  4. In the open prompt, enter your subdomain name (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com) and click Continue.

    Important:

    Do not use www when connecting a subdomain. The www prefix is itself a subdomain (e.g., www.example.com), and should not be used in this process.

  5. Once the domain registrar information populates, click Add Domain.

At this stage, the subdomain has been added to your workspace, but the integration is incomplete. Follow the Step 2 below to complete the integration.

After adding a subdomain, it will show the status ‘setup in progress.’ Now, you must link your domain registrar or DNS provider account (e.g., Godaddy, Cloudflare, NameCheap, Bluehost, etc.) with ClickFunnels to complete the integration. There are two ways to complete this setup:

  • Automated Setup (Recommended if your domain provider is supported by automated setup)

  • Manual Setup (If automated setup is not supported)

Follow either the automated or manual setup instructions below to finish connecting your subdomain to ClickFunnels.

Automated configuration is offered for a select group of domain registrars and DNS providers. Please refer to our article Domains - Registrars Supported by Automated Setup to determine if your domain registrar or DNS provider is eligible for automated setup. Following that, please adhere to the steps outlined below:

  1. Start by toggling the redirect option on/off.

    • Redirect ON (default): Leave the toggle “ON” to redirect the root domain (e.g., example.com) to the chosen subdomain (e.g., blog.example.com).

    • Redirect OFF: Turn the toggle “OFF” to leave the root domain (e.g., example.com) alone and not redirect it to the chosen subdomain (e.g., blog.example.com).

      Tips:

      Unless you wish for your root domain to redirect to the subdomain, we recommend disabling the redirect option while connecting a subdomain.

  2. Click the “Start domain setup” button.

  3. A window will open, confirming that ClickFunnels will configure the domain. Click the “Continue” button to agree.

  4. The system needs a moment to analyze the subdomain and determine the DNS location. Depending on your domain's DNS provider, you might be required to grant access to your DNS provider account or sign in to that account. For instance, if your domain DNS is managed through Cloudflare, the prompt will require you to log in to your Cloudflare account.

  5. The system will add the necessary records to your domain DNS at this stage. If your domain DNS has any conflicting records, it will display existing records in the prompt and ask your permission to update them.

  6. Click the Done button once the subdomain configuration has been confirmed.

  7. In most cases, the records are verified promptly. However, depending on the DNS provider, they may take 24 to 48 hours to be verified. Please click the Validate Ownership button to confirm that all DNS records and Email DNS records display a green status.

    Note:

    If the records do not verify after clicking Check Connection, please allow 5 - 10 minutes before clicking Check Connection again to verify the records. Once verified, the records status will display with a green checkmark. Occasionally, the verification of DNS records may take 24-48 hours.

  8. Once the domain DNS records have been verified, ClickFunnels will automatically initiate the process of adding the SSL certificate to the domain. The subdomain's status will change to “Securing.” At this stage, no further action is required on your part; please allow a few moments for the SSL propagation to complete.

    Note:

    Allow 5-10 mins for SSL propagation. Occasionally, the securing process may take up to 48 hours to finish.

  9. Once the SSL is propagated with the subdomain, the status will change to “Connected.” You may now utilize this subdomain for the Site and Blog app or Funnels.

Congratulations! You now know how to connect a subdomain in ClickFunnels.

In the manual method, you must add the DNS records individually to your domain registrar or DNS provider account (e.g., Godaddy, Cloudflare, NameCheap, Bluehost, etc.). This can be accomplished by copying the DNS records from ClickFunnels and pasting them into your DNS provider’s DNS editor. Please follow the steps below to manually add the DNS records:

  1. While the subdomain status is ‘Setup in progress,’ navigate to the DNS section and select ‘Show DNS table.’

  2. You will be provided with some DNS records that need to be added to your domain DNS editor. The first two DNS records are for domain integration in ClickFunnels.

  3. Now, log in to your domain DNS provider and access the DNS zone. Within the DNS zone, add a TXT record. Insert @ in the Name field, and for the Value field, copy and paste the TXT record data from the ClickFunnels DNS table into the Value field. If you need to set a TTL, you can leave the default value that the DNS provider has already selected.

    Note:

    • We are utilizing GoDaddy as a domain DNS provider for this example. The names of the input fields may differ among various domain DNS providers. For instance, in some DNS providers, the “Value” field may be referred to as “Content” or “Data.”

    • When copying and pasting records, please ensure there are no extra spaces included with the names and values.

    • If your root domain is already connected to ClickFunnels, it is possible that this TXT record with @ has already been added to the DNS. The status will indicate green if it has been added previously.

  4. Next, create a CNAME record. Enter the subdomain name (e.g., blog) in the Name field, and paste the CNAME record value from ClickFunnels into the Value field.

  5. Similarly, add the remaining Email DNS Records to the DNS. You must verify Email DNS Records to complete the subdomain verification and send marketing emails from ClickFunnels. Verifying email DNS records will allow you to create custom email addresses associated with your main domain, such as info@yourdomain.com.

    Note:

    If you already have an existing SPF record in the DNS with the root hostname “@”, merge it with the ClickFunnels SPF data by adding the include: keyword before every domain. For example: v=spf1 include:mailer.myclickfunnels.com include:example.com -all.

  6. After adding these records, wait 3-5 minutes, return to ClickFunnels, and click Validate Ownership. This step ensures that ClickFunnels can establish a connection with the DNS provider. Upon successful connection, the status of the first two records will display a green checkmark.

  7. In most cases, the records are verified promptly. However, depending on the DNS provider, they may take 24 to 48 hours to verify. Please click the Check Connection button to confirm that all DNS records and Email DNS records display a green status.

    Note:

    If the records do not verify after clicking Check Connection, please allow 5 - 10 minutes before clicking Check Connection again to verify the records. Once verified, the records status will display with a green checkmark. Occasionally, the verification of DNS records may take 24-48 hours.

  8. Once the domain DNS records have been verified, ClickFunnels will automatically initiate the process of adding the SSL certificate to the subdomain. The subdomain's status will change to “Securing.” At this stage, no further action is required on your part; please allow a few moments for the SSL propagation to complete.

    Note:

    Allow 5-10 mins for SSL propagation. Occasionally, the securing process may take up to 48 hours to finish.

  9. Once the SSL is propagated with the domain, the domain status will change to “Connected.” You may now utilize this domain for the Site and Blog app or Funnels.

Congratulations! You now know how to connect a subdomain in ClickFunnels.

Upon completing the integration of your subdomain with ClickFunnels, creating a forwarding rule within your domain's DNS provider may be necessary. This will ensure that any visitors accessing the subdomain with the "HTTP://" prefix (e.g., http://blog.yourdomain.com) are redirected to https://blog.yourdomain.com .

Below is an example of a forwarding rule that can be added to GoDaddy:

Check out our detailed guide about adding forwarding rules in different domain DNS providers in the article, Domains - How to Add Forwarding Rules.

After successfully integrating your subdomain with your workspace, follow these steps to connect it to your site:

  1. From the left side navigation, select Site & Blog and click on the Overview menu.

  2. Click the Three Dot ⋮ Icon and then click Site Settings.

  3. In the Domain field, choose the subdomain you wish to use for your site.

  4. Click the Update site button to save your changes.

Important:

The domain/subdomain connected to the Site & Blog app is used for Courses, Store, Blog, Customer Center, Landing Pages, and Community. These features must share the same domain/subdomain connected to the Site & Blog settings.

  1. Click on Funnels from the left navigation menu.

  2. Identify a funnel you wish to associate with your domain and click the Gear ⚙️ icon to access the funnel’s settings.

  3. In the Domain field, select the desired domain from the dropdown menu.

  4. Enter the desired path in the Funnel Path URL field, such as /webinar, /blog, or /about. To set this funnel as the domain’s default page, enter a single / character.

    Learn more about setting a funnel as a domain default page in the article, Domains - How To Set a Funnel as the Domain Default Page.

  5. Click Update Funnel to save changes.

Congratulations! Your subdomain is now connected to the funnel. When the subdomain is accessed, the first page of your funnel will be displayed.

How many subdomains can I connect in ClickFunnels?

There is no limit. You can connect as many subdomains as you need to your ClickFunnels workspace.

Can I connect a subdomain if my root domain is already connected to another platform?

Yes. A subdomain can be connected to ClickFunnels even if your root domain is hosted elsewhere. This allows you to use ClickFunnels without affecting your existing website.

Do I need to pay to connect a subdomain?

No. Connecting a subdomain is included in your ClickFunnels subscription—there are no extra fees. You only need to have access to your domain DNS provider where your domain DNS is located.

Where can I use a subdomain in ClickFunnels?

You can use a connected subdomain across various parts of your ClickFunnels workspace, such as Site & Blog, Funnels and Landing Pages, Courses and Membership Areas, Appointment Scheduling, and more.

What if I already connected the root domain—can I still add a subdomain?

Yes, you can connect both the root domain and one or more subdomains. Each subdomain can be used for a separate purpose within your ClickFunnels workspace.

Will my subdomain work with SSL (HTTPS)?

Yes. ClickFunnels automatically provides SSL certificates for connected subdomains, so your pages are secure and display as HTTPS.

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