Every Kanorio website comes with a free domain in the format yourname.kanorio.com. For example, a coffee shop might use mellowcoffee.kanorio.com, while a design portfolio could use linan-design.kanorio.com.
This domain requires no purchase and no DNS setup. You can use it immediately to share your site with clients, friends, or social media followers. Once your brand is more established, you can decide whether to switch to a custom domain.
In mellowcoffee.kanorio.com:
kanorio.com is the main Kanorio domain.mellowcoffee is your subdomain, the part you get to name.Think of it like a room number in a large building: kanorio.com is the building address, and mellowcoffee is your specific unit. When visitors enter the full URL, they go straight to your site.
When you publish your site for the first time, Kanorio will ask you to set a free domain name. The system may suggest one based on your brand name, but the final choice is yours.
Prioritize your brand name, shop name, or a short service name. If the name is already taken, try adding a location, service type, or a short descriptor.
Examples:
mellowcoffee.kanorio.comlinan-design.kanorio.combrightpath-career.kanorio.comAvoid using phone numbers, full addresses, long event names, or years that will quickly become outdated. Your URL will often appear on business cards, social media bios, and QR codes, so shorter is easier to share.
After clicking "Publish" in the editor, enter your desired name in the Kanorio domain field. The system will check for availability. If it is already in use or reserved, please try another name.
For a full guide on your first publish, please read .
Once published, copy the full URL and open it in an incognito window or on a different device. This ensures you aren't seeing a cached version or a view affected by your own login status.
Free domain names are validated by the system and must follow these rules:
-).If your brand name contains characters from other languages or special symbols, we recommend using a readable Romanized version, a common English name, or a brand abbreviation. For example, use senri-coffee instead of trying to include non-Latin characters in the URL field.
Yes, but treat it like moving to a new store location: existing links you've shared will not automatically redirect to the new URL.
Find your current Kanorio domain in the "Publish" menu or your site's domain settings. The name is locked by default to prevent accidental changes to your public URL.
Click the unlock icon next to the domain field and enter your new subdomain. The system will verify the format and availability.
Only the site owner or admin can change the domain name. If you are a collaborator, please ask the owner or admin for assistance.
Follow the prompts to click "Update" or "Publish" to make the new domain live. Then, test the new URL in an incognito window to ensure your homepage, buttons, and mobile view are all working correctly.
Once you change your free domain, the old one will stop working, and the system will not automatically redirect traffic to the new name. Before changing, we recommend:
If your old URL has been widely shared, it is usually better to keep the original name or switch to a custom domain for long-term use.
Free Kanorio domains are perfect for starting out, testing content, personal portfolios, or short-term events. Consider a custom domain if:
yourbrand.com.Using a custom domain requires an eligible plan; you will also need to complete DNS setup. Read before deciding whether to buy a new domain or connect an existing one.
Yes. Every site retains its Kanorio free domain as a base URL.
Once your primary custom domain has passed DNS and SSL verification, the system will redirect the free domain to your custom domain. This ensures visitors and search engines focus on a single official URL rather than splitting content across multiple addresses.
If your custom domain shows "Pending DNS," the free domain remains your most reliable testing entry point. Do not stop using or promoting the free domain until the custom domain is fully active.
Yes. Free domains do not require a purchase or a paid plan. As long as your site remains active and you don't change the domain name, it can serve as your public address. If the site is permanently deleted, the domain will be cleared as well.
Free domains can be indexed by search engines. For a new site, consistently publishing valuable content is more important than rushing to change your domain. If you switch to a custom domain later, the system will redirect the free domain to your primary one, helping to consolidate your domain signals.
No. Changing your subdomain does not automatically redirect the old free domain to the new one. Please update your links and QR codes before making the change.
Common reasons include the name being taken, containing invalid characters, incorrect hyphen placement, or it being a reserved system name. Try using a more specific brand name or adding a short identifier.
No. Free domain names only support lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens. Please use Romanized versions, English names, or brand abbreviations instead of non-Latin characters or spaces.
You can keep it, but once your primary custom domain is active, the free domain will redirect to it. This is by design to prevent the same site from appearing under multiple primary URLs.