Beehiiv Custom Domain Setup Guide (2025)

Feature Guide

What is Custom Domain?

Custom Domain is one of Beehiiv's most powerful capabilities. It allows you to work more efficiently and get more done with less effort.

Key Benefits

Using Custom Domain in Beehiiv offers several advantages:

Increased productivity and efficiency
Better organization of your work
Easier collaboration with others
More flexibility in how you work

Getting Started with Custom Domain

Here's how to start using Custom Domain in Beehiiv:

Open your Beehiiv workspace
Navigate to the custom domain settings or section
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up
Experiment with different options to find what works for you

Advanced Tips

Once you're comfortable with the basics, try these advanced techniques to get even more out of Custom Domain:

Combine with other Beehiiv features for powerful workflows
Create templates to speed up repetitive tasks
Use keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation
Explore third-party integrations that enhance Custom Domain

Step-by-Step

How to Get Started

Access the Feature

Log into Beehiiv and navigate to the feature

Configure Settings

Set up the feature according to your needs

Test Your Setup

Verify everything works as expected

Go Live

Start using the feature with your newsletter

Why Use This Feature?

Free to Start

Launch your newsletter for free with up to 2,500 subscribers. No credit card required to get started.

Advanced Segmentation

Target specific subscriber groups based on behavior, engagement, tags, and custom fields. Send the right content to the right people.

Powerful Analytics

Track opens, clicks, growth trends, subscriber engagement, and revenue. Make data-driven decisions with detailed insights.

Boost Referral Network

Get paid to recommend other newsletters and pay to have yours recommended. Grow faster through cross-promotion.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Beehiiv have automation features?

Yes, Beehiiv offers email automation including welcome sequences, drip campaigns, and behavior-triggered emails. The automation builder lets you create multi-step sequences based on subscriber actions and segments.

How does Beehiiv make money?

Beehiiv makes money through paid subscription plans. Unlike Substack which takes 10% of creator revenue, Beehiiv charges a flat monthly fee and lets creators keep 100% of their subscription revenue (minus payment processing fees).

What is Beehiiv?

Beehiiv is a newsletter platform built specifically for creators and publishers. It offers tools for writing, growing, and monetizing newsletters including paid subscriptions, an ad network, referral programs, and cross-promotion features. Founded in 2021 by former Morning Brew employees.

Does Beehiiv have segmentation?

Yes, Beehiiv offers powerful segmentation based on subscriber behavior, engagement levels, tags, custom fields, and more. You can create targeted segments to send personalized content to specific groups of subscribers.

How is Beehiiv different from regular email marketing tools?

Beehiiv is built specifically for newsletters and content creators, not general email marketing. It includes features like built-in monetization, referral programs, recommendation networks, and a website builder that generic email tools don't offer.

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How to Set Up a Custom Domain on Beehiiv