Domain & Locale
Set up your custom domain and configure regional settings for your community.
Subdomain vs Custom Domain
Default Subdomain
Every community gets a free subdomain:
- Format:
yourcommunity.uni8.ai - Always available
- SSL included
Custom Domain
Use your own domain:
- Format:
community.yourdomain.comoryourdomain.com - More professional
- Better branding
Setting Up Custom Domain
Prerequisites
- Own a domain name
- Access to domain DNS settings
- Community on a paid plan
Step 1: Add Domain in Uni8
- Go to Settings > Domain
- Click Add Custom Domain
- Enter your domain (e.g.,
community.yourdomain.com) - Click Add
Step 2: Configure DNS
Add these records at your domain registrar:
For subdomain (community.yourdomain.com):
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | community | cname.uni8.ai |
For root domain (yourdomain.com):
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| A | @ | (IP provided in settings) |
Step 3: Verify and Activate
- Wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours)
- Return to Settings > Domain
- Click Verify
- Once verified, click Set as Primary
SSL Certificate
- SSL is automatically provisioned
- May take up to 24 hours after verification
- Certificate renews automatically
Troubleshooting Domain
Domain Not Verifying
- Check DNS records are correct
- Wait for full propagation (48 hours)
- Clear DNS cache
- Try different DNS checker tool
SSL Not Working
- Ensure domain is verified first
- Wait 24 hours after verification
- Check no conflicting SSL settings at registrar
Currency Settings
Setting Your Currency
- Go to Settings > Payments
- Select Currency
- Choose from supported currencies
Supported Currencies
| Currency | Symbol | Common For |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $ | International |
| VND | ₫ | Vietnam |
| EUR | € | Europe |
| GBP | £ | UK |
| And more... |
Currency Display
Currency affects:
- Membership prices
- Event tickets
- Course prices
- Transaction records
Note: Changing currency doesn't convert existing prices.
Language Settings
Community Language
Set the default language:
- Go to Settings > General
- Select Default Language
- Choose language
- Click Save
Supported Languages
- English
- Vietnamese
- And more based on availability
What Language Affects
| Area | Effect |
|---|---|
| Admin Interface | Dashboard and settings |
| Member Interface | Public pages and navigation |
| Emails | Transactional email templates |
| System Messages | Notifications and alerts |
Timezone
Setting Timezone
- Go to Settings > General
- Select Timezone
- Choose your timezone
- Click Save
Timezone Affects
- Event times display
- Scheduled publishing
- Analytics reports
- Activity timestamps
Date & Time Format
Customizing Format
- Go to Settings > General
- Configure:
- Date format (DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, etc.)
- Time format (12-hour or 24-hour)
- Click Save
Multi-language Content
Creating Content in Multiple Languages
If your community serves multilingual audiences:
- Create separate pages for each language
- Use language-specific URL slugs
- Link between language versions
- Consider separate spaces per language
Best Practices
- Keep navigation consistent
- Translate all key pages
- Use native speakers for quality
- Consider AI translation as starting point
Regional Compliance
Considerations by Region
| Region | Considerations |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | VND currency, Vietnamese language, SePay/Payoo |
| EU | GDPR compliance, EUR currency |
| US | USD currency, state-specific rules |
Checklist
- Configure subdomain or custom domain
- Set correct currency
- Choose default language
- Set timezone
- Configure date/time format
- Verify SSL is active
Related Guides
Need help? Contact support@uni8.ai