Disconnecting your custom domain

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If you're looking to remove your custom domain from your Podia site to use it elsewhere, you can quickly and easily disconnect it from your Podia account.  
Disconnecting your custom domain
To disconnect your domain, you can follow the instructions below. 
Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Domain via the avatar menu in the upper right corner of your dashboard.

Step 2: Scroll down to the Custom domain area, and click on Remove domain.

Step 3: Confirm you'd like to really remove your custom domain.
Your site will still be accessible via your Podia subdomain, but any links to your old custom domain will no longer work. We recommend setting up a redirect with your domain registrar.

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How long does it take for my domain to become available again?  
Your domain will become available within 48 hours!
What happens if I disconnect my custom domain?
If your custom domain is disconnected, your site won't be available anymore through the custom domain you previously had set up. This custom domain will no longer point to your Podia site.
Your site will become available only through its Podia subdomain.
What happens if I change my connected custom domain?
If you disconnect your current custom domain and connect a new one, it's important to note that an automatic redirect won't be established. Consequently, your old custom domain will no longer work.
The positive aspect is that your page slugs, which determine the structure of your URLs, will remain unaffected. However, the actual domain name will switch to the new one you've linked.
To ensure a seamless transition, you have a few options. 
You can redirect the old domain to your newly connected one via your domain registrar, employ a 301 redirect, or utilize a service like https://redirect.pizza/ to manage the redirection process.
These choices will help you maintain consistency when transitioning to your new custom domain.
What happens to links in emails if I disconnect my custom domain?
If you disconnect your custom domain, any links in emails you’ve already sent will no longer work. That’s because those links are tied to the domain that was connected at the time the email was sent. 
Disconnecting your custom domain breaks the connection for those past links.
Still need help?
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