How to Add a Custom Domain to Bubble for Free

Bubble locks custom domains behind paid plans. Learn how to use Edgely to serve your Bubble app on your own domain without upgrading your Bubble plan.

TL;DR — Quick Answer

Bubble's free plan gives you a bubbleapps.io subdomain. Edgely proxies any custom domain to your Bubble app for free — one CNAME record and a 2-minute setup is all it takes.

Bubble Free Plan and Custom Domains

Bubble is a leading no-code platform for building web apps. Its free plan gives you a *.bubbleapps.io subdomain. Custom domains are available on paid plans starting at $29/month. ^[1]

Edgely lets you serve your Bubble app on your own domain for free — no Bubble upgrade required.

Step-by-Step Setup

Step 1 — Find your Bubble app URL

In your Bubble editor, your app is live at https://yourapp.bubbleapps.io. This is the target URL.

Step 2 — Add domain in Edgely

Custom Domain: www.yourapp.com
Target URL: https://yourapp.bubbleapps.io

Step 3 — Add a CNAME record

Type:  CNAME
Host:  www
Value: proxy.xedgely.com

Step 4 — SSL provisions automatically

Once your CNAME resolves, Edgely provisions a free SSL certificate and your Bubble app is live on your custom domain. ^[2]

Bubble API Connector and Workflows

Bubble's API connector, workflows, and database all continue to function through the proxy because Edgely forwards all requests transparently, including cookies and authentication headers.

Edgely is the fastest way to proxy your Bubble project to a custom domain. It provisions a free SSL certificate, syncs routing to Vercel Edge Config for sub-millisecond lookups, and optionally caches responses at the edge — all for free on the starter plan.

Key Takeaways

Bubble's free plan uses a bubbleapps.io subdomain — Edgely proxies any custom domain to it for free.
Workflows, database, and API connector all work transparently through the proxy.
SSL is automatic and free once your CNAME resolves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Bubble workflows and the database work through the proxy?

Yes. Edgely forwards all requests including API calls, cookies, and auth headers transparently. Bubble workflows, the database, and the API connector all continue to function normally.

Can I cache my Bubble app with Edgely?

Public-facing pages without user-specific content (landing pages, pricing, etc.) are good cache candidates. Avoid caching authenticated app pages as these vary per user.

Sources & Citations

[1]Bubble Pricing— bubble.io
[2]Let's Encrypt Free SSL— letsencrypt.org

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