Domain Management

Domain Configuration and Management

This comprehensive guide details how to configure and manage domains for your applications in Hawiyat. Proper domain configuration is essential for making your applications accessible, secure, and professionally presented on the internet.

Domain Management Overview

Hawiyat provides a sophisticated domain management system that offers:

• Custom domain configuration
• Automatic SSL/TLS certificate management
• Advanced routing capabilities
• Development domains for testing
• Load balancing and failover
• Traffic monitoring and analytics

Custom Domain Configuration

Configure custom domains to make your applications accessible through professional, branded URLs. Our system provides comprehensive domain management capabilities with advanced security features.

Domain Configuration Parameters

1. Host Configuration

   • Domain Name: Link your application to a custom domain (e.g., api.hawiyat.org)
   • Subdomain Support: Configure multiple subdomains
   • Wildcard Domains: Support for wildcard certificates and routing
   • Domain Validation: Automatic DNS verification

2. Path Management

   • URL Path: Define specific paths for application access
   • Path-based Routing: Route different paths to different services
   • URL Rewriting: Configure URL transformation rules
   • Path Prefixing: Add custom prefixes to routes

3. Port Configuration

   • Container Port Mapping: Specify internal container ports
   • Protocol Selection: Choose HTTP/HTTPS protocols
   • Port Forwarding: Advanced port routing options
   • Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across ports

4. SSL/TLS Certificate Management

   • Automatic Provisioning: Let's Encrypt integration
   • Custom Certificates: Upload your own SSL certificates
   • Certificate Renewal: Automatic certificate management
   • SNI Support: Multiple certificates per domain

5. Security Settings

   • HTTPS Enforcement: Force secure connections
   • HSTS Configuration: HTTP Strict Transport Security
   • SSL/TLS Versions: Configure supported protocols
   • Cipher Suite Selection: Custom security settings

Domain Setup Process

1. Initial Configuration

   • Access the domain management interface
   • Click 'Add Domain' to begin setup
   • Select domain configuration type

2. Basic Settings

   • Enter domain name and path configurations
   • Configure port mappings
   • Set up SSL/TLS options

3. Security Configuration

   • Enable HTTPS
   • Choose certificate provider
   • Configure security policies

4. Validation and Deployment

   • Verify domain ownership
   • Test configuration
   • Apply and activate settings

Development Domain Generation

Hawiyat provides an automated domain generation system for rapid development and testing environments, eliminating the need for immediate domain registration during the development phase.

TraefikMe Integration

Our platform leverages TraefikMe's robust domain generation service to provide instant, secure development URLs:

1. Automatic Domain Generation

   • Instant provisioning
   • Unique domain names
   • SSL/TLS included
   • Zero configuration needed

2. Development Features

   • Preview environments
   • Branch-specific domains
   • Temporary access URLs
   • Automatic DNS management

3. Security Considerations

   • HTTPS by default
   • Automatic certificate management
   • Rate limiting
   • DDoS protection

Generation Process

1. Quick Setup

   • Navigate to domain settings
   • Click 'Generate Domain'
   • Select 'Generate TraefikMe Domain'

2. Configuration Options

   • Choose domain prefix (optional)
   • Select environment type
   • Configure access controls
   • Set expiration (optional)

3. Domain Activation

   • Automatic DNS propagation
   • SSL certificate provisioning
   • Health check verification
   • Deployment confirmation

4. Management Features

   • Domain renewal
   • Access logging
   • Traffic monitoring
   • Usage analytics

Domain Management Interface

The Domain Management Interface provides comprehensive tools for maintaining and monitoring your domain configurations:

Domain Overview Dashboard

1. Domain Listing

   • Comprehensive domain inventory
   • Status indicators
   • Quick action buttons
   • Search and filtering

2. Management Operations

   • Edit domain settings
   • Update SSL certificates
   • Modify routing rules
   • Configure redirects
   • Manage access controls

3. Monitoring Tools

   • Traffic analytics
   • Error reporting
   • Performance metrics
   • Security alerts

Domain Health and Maintenance

1. Health Monitoring

   • Uptime tracking
   • Response time monitoring
   • SSL certificate status
   • DNS propagation checks

2. Maintenance Tasks

   • Certificate renewal
   • DNS record updates
   • Security policy updates
   • Backup management

Best Practices and Security Guidelines

Domain Configuration Best Practices

1. DNS Management

   • Verify DNS propagation
   • Configure proper A/AAAA records
   • Set up CNAME records correctly
   • Implement DNS security measures

2. Security Measures

   • Enable HTTPS by default
   • Implement HSTS policies
   • Configure CSP headers
   • Enable rate limiting

3. Performance Optimization

   • Enable caching
   • Configure CDN integration
   • Optimize routing rules
   • Implement load balancing

Container Port Configuration

Understanding Port Management

The domain settings in Hawiyat implement a sophisticated port management system:

1. Domain Port Settings

   • Internal Routing: Container ports specified in domain settings are used exclusively for internal Traefik routing
   • Security: No direct internet exposure
   • Flexibility: Multiple internal routing configurations
   • Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across containers

2. Advanced Port Configuration

   • Located in "Advanced -> Ports" section
   • Direct port exposure management
   • Public internet accessibility
   • Custom protocol support

3. Traefik Integration

   • Intelligent traffic routing
   • Automatic service discovery
   • Health checking
   • Circuit breaking

Security Considerations

1. Port Exposure

   • Minimize direct port exposure
   • Implement proper access controls
   • Monitor port usage
   • Regular security audits

2. Traffic Management

   • Rate limiting
   • DDoS protection
   • Traffic filtering
   • Access logging

⚠️ Important Security Notes

1. Configuration Verification

   • Always verify domain settings
   • Test DNS configurations
   • Validate SSL certificates
   • Check security headers

2. Production Environments

   • Enable enhanced security measures
   • Implement monitoring
   • Regular security updates
   • Backup configurations

3. Regular Maintenance

   • Update SSL certificates
   • Review security policies
   • Monitor traffic patterns
   • Update configurations