How to Connect a Custom Domain to Stripe for Free

Why Connecting a Custom Domain to Stripe Matters

Using a custom domain with Stripe makes your checkout pages look more professional and instantly boosts customer trust. Instead of sending people to long Stripe URLs, you can connect payment links under your own branded domain.

And the best part? You can set this up for free with KlipLink — no coding, servers, or advanced configuration required.

How to get started

To use Stripe payment links on your own domain, do the following:

1. Create a KlipLink account and add your custom domain.
2. Verify your domain using a CNAME record.
3. Connect your domain to Stripe automatically using our Zapier integration and API keys.

This setup only takes a few minutes, and once your domain is verified, you can instantly use it for your Stripe Payment Links.

Step 1 — Create a KlipLink Account (Free)

To begin, log in to KlipLink or create a free account. KlipLink handles your domain routing and automatically connects it to Stripe via our Zapier Integration.

After logging in, navigate to:

• Dashboard → Custom Domains
• Click: Add Domain

Step 2 — Add the Required CNAME Record

On the “Connect Domain” screen in KlipLink, you’ll see instructions for adding a DNS record. This DNS update allows KlipLink to route traffic for your custom domain safely and securely.

DNS Settings Required

In your domain provider (Namecheap, GoDaddy, Cloudflare, etc.), add:

Type: CNAME  
Name: www (or your preferred subdomain e.g pay)  
Value: cname.klipl.ink

You can enter any subdomain you like — www, pay, checkout, store, etc.

Back in KlipLink:

1. Enter the subdomain you used
2. Enter your main domain
3. Click Verify

DNS propagation usually takes from 5 - 30 minutes, but sometimes up to a few hours. You can periodically click Verify until KlipLink confirms the domain is connected.

Step 3 — Connect KlipLink to Stripe via Zapier

To automate the process of using your custom domain with Stripe Payment Links, you can connect your KlipLink account to Stripe using Zapier. This way, every new Stripe Payment Link is automatically shortened and branded with your custom domain.

Once your domain is connected to KlipLink, the last step is to link it with Stripe so your payment links automatically use your branded domain.

1. Log in to Zapier

Go to zapier.com and log in or create an account if you haven’t already.

2. Use the KlipLink Zapier Template

We’ve built a simple, ready-to-use Zapier automation that attaches your KlipLink domain to every new Stripe Payment Link you create.

👉 Use the KlipLink → Stripe Zap Template

3. Connect Stripe

Inside Zapier, the template should have selected Stripe as the trigger app. You'll be asked to connect your Stripe account by using your Stripe Secret Key. How to connect Stripe to Zapier

4. Connect KlipLink

Where to find your KlipLink API key (if you don't have it saved already):

• Go to API Keys
• Click Rotate
• Copy your API Key (Zapier will ask for it)

Inside Zapier, the template should have selected KlipLink as the action app. You will be asked for your KlipLink API key — you can find it in your Dashboard → API Keys.

Disclaimer: Always check you are sending the right payment link to users, we recommend including the payment link id in the title of your link, so you can double check in the KlipLink dashboard.

We recommend using the setup shown below to ensure you can always identify the correct payment link in your KlipLink dashboard. Once both accounts are connected, Zapier will let you test the workflow.

Step 4 — Test Your Custom Domain in Stripe

Once Zapier is connected, create a test payment link in Stripe. Depending on your Zapier plan, the automation may take a few minutes to process.

After that, open your kliplink dashboard to see the new link created with your custom domain. If you want to, you could even customise the zap to email you or your clients the new link automatically.

For example, instead of:

https://buy.stripe.com/aBcD1e23aBcD1e23aBcD1e

You’ll get something like:

https://pay.yourdomain.com/abcdefgh

This dramatically improves customer trust and conversion rates.

Why Use KlipLink for Stripe Custom Domains?

• Free domain routing — no monthly fee
• Simple DNS setup — just one CNAME record
• Automatic Stripe syncing via Zapier
• Supports payment links
• No coding required

Final Thoughts

Connecting a custom domain to Stripe usually requires a flat fee of $10 / Month. KlipLink simplifies the entire process into a clean, fast, and free workflow — perfect for creators, freelancers, SaaS apps, e-commerce stores, and anyone using Stripe.

Ready to connect your custom domain to Stripe for free? Create your free KlipLink account and set everything up in minutes.