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title: "How to remove a custom domain"
updated: 2025-10-15
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# How to remove a custom domain

If you no longer wish to [use a custom domain for your beehiiv publication](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/14492990172823), you can remove it from its assigned roles. This includes its use as a web domain or redirect domain, where your publication is hosted, or as an email domain used for sending newsletters. 

## What happens when you remove a custom domain 

**Removing a domain is permanent and cannot be undone.**

When you disconnect a custom domain from beehiiv: 

-   Your site will no longer be accessible via that domain. 
-   All existing links to the domain will stop working.
-   Any active redirect domains will stop redirecting.
-   You’ll revert to using your beehiiv subdomain (e.g., yourpublication.beehiiv.com).
-   If you want to reuse the domain later, you’ll need to go through the [custom domain setup process](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/14492990172823) again.

> **Tech Note**
>
> If you plan to delete your workspace, you must first disconnect any custom domains in beehiiv. After that, be sure to also remove the associated DNS records from your domain provider. Until both steps are completed, your domain will not be fully disconnected.

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## How to remove your custom domain

Click on the steps in the interactive image to explore them, or follow the written instructions below.

> **Disclaimer**
>
> beehiiv is actively improving the custom domain setup experience. Some steps or screens may appear slightly different in your account as updates roll out.

1.  Click on **Settings** in the bottom left corner of your dashboard.  
     
2.  Your publication settings will open. If you have access to multiple publications, select the one you want to remove from the dropdown in the top left corner. Click on **Domains** in the left panel.  
     
3.  Under **Verified Web Domain**, find the domain you want to remove. Click the **3 dots menu** next to it and select **Disconnect Domain**.  
      
    You can also [view and copy your DNS records](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/35628786038679) here before removal.  
      
    ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/35654794223767)
4.  A confirmation popup will appear explaining what happens when the domain is disconnected.  
      
    You’ll need to remove all associated DNS records separately from your DNS provider, so if you haven’t done it already, click **See records** to copy and paste these records into a secure place.  
      
    ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/35654769477399)
5.  Once ready, click **Disconnect Domain**.  
      
    ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/35654769479447)
    
    > **Reminder**
    >
    > This action is irreversible and cannot be undone. Be sure that you’ve viewed and copied your DNS records, as well as reviewed [what happens when you disconnect your domain](#h_01K7ME8FWQ3EY9YA56XNRPTBAF).
    

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## After you disconnect your domain

Final steps as needed:

-   **Delete DNS records:** Go to your domain provider and remove all related DNS records for the custom domain.
-   **Repeat if needed:** If you’ve connected multiple domains (web, redirect, or email), repeat the process for each.
-   **Update your web URL and email username**: Read [our guide to updating your name, web URL, and email username](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/35625000354583) for users on the beehiiv subdomain.