Application Domain

Application Domain Management System

This comprehensive guide walks you through the process of configuring and managing domains for your applications within the Hawiyat platform. Learn how to set up custom domains, manage SSL certificates, and optimize your application's accessibility.

Prerequisites

Before starting the domain configuration process, ensure you have:

1. Required Access

   • Application administrator privileges
   • DNS management access
   • Valid domain ownership
   • Server IP address information

2. Technical Requirements

   • Active application deployment
   • Domain name
   • DNS provider credentials
   • Container port information
   • SSL certificate preference

DNS Configuration Process

Understanding DNS Records

Different record types serve various purposes:

• A Records: Direct IPv4 address mapping
• CNAME Records: Domain name aliases
• AAAA Records: IPv6 address mapping
• TXT Records: Verification and SPF
• SRV Records: Service records

Creating DNS Records

Follow these steps to configure your DNS:

1. Access DNS Management

   Domain: app.yourdomain.com
   Record Type: A
   Value: Your server IP (e.g., 1.2.3.4)
   TTL: 3600 (recommended)

2. Record Configuration

   • Log in to your DNS provider
   • Navigate to DNS management
   • Select "Add Record"
   • Choose "A" record type
   • Enter subdomain (e.g., app)
   • Input server IP address
   • Set appropriate TTL
   • Save configuration

Application Configuration Process

Initial Setup

1. Access Application Dashboard

   • Log in to Hawiyat platform
   • Select your application
   • Navigate to application settings
   • Access domain management

2. Domain Management Interface

   • Locate Domains tab
   • Click Add Domain button
   • Review available options
   • Prepare configuration details

Domain Configuration

1. Basic Setup

   • Enter full domain name
   • Verify DNS record match
   • Configure domain settings
   • Set primary/secondary status

2. Port Configuration Common ports for popular frameworks:

   NextJS: 3000
   React: 3000
   Vue: 8080
   Angular: 4200
   Express: 3000
   Django: 8000
   Flask: 5000

3. SSL Certificate Setup Choose from available options:

   • None (Development only)
   • Let's Encrypt (Recommended)
   • Custom Certificate (Enterprise)

Advanced Configuration

1. SSL Implementation

   • Select certificate type
   • Configure SSL settings
   • Verify certificate status
   • Test secure connection

2. Domain Validation

   • Verify DNS propagation
   • Check SSL installation
   • Test domain resolution
   • Confirm application access

For comprehensive SSL management, see our Certificates documentation.

Monitoring and Maintenance

Health Checks

1. Domain Health

   • DNS resolution monitoring
   • SSL certificate status
   • Application accessibility
   • Response time tracking

2. Performance Monitoring

   • Load time optimization
   • SSL handshake speed
   • DNS lookup performance
   • Application response

Troubleshooting Guide

1. Common Issues

   • DNS resolution failures
   • SSL certificate errors
   • Port conflicts
   • Application access issues

2. Resolution Steps

   • Verify DNS configuration
   • Check SSL status
   • Confirm port settings
   • Test application health

Visual Configuration Reference

The following image shows the Hawiyat application domain configuration interface:

Best Practices

1. Security

   • Always use SSL in production
   • Regular certificate rotation
   • Implement security headers
   • Monitor for vulnerabilities

2. Performance

   • Optimize DNS settings
   • Enable HTTP/2 support
   • Configure caching
   • Use CDN when possible

3. Maintenance

   • Regular SSL updates
   • DNS record audits
   • Performance monitoring
   • Security assessments

Next Steps

After completing domain setup:

1. Security Configuration

   • Review security settings
   • Set up monitoring
   • Configure backups
   • Document changes

2. Testing

   • Verify SSL functionality
   • Test application access
   • Check domain resolution
   • Validate configurations

3. Documentation

   • Update access records
   • Document configurations
   • Record maintenance schedules
   • Create incident procedures