How to add a Domain in Replit 2023

[PhysxDev]

Question:
Where would I find the place to link my domain with replit? Replit’s UI has changed and I can’t seem to find where I would.

[UMARismyname]

Custom Domain Button Missing

Welcome to Ask @NikdoCZ! The reason that traditional custom domain linking on Replit was removed is because repl.co hosting is being removed from Replit. It is being replaced by deployments (replit.app). You can link a custom domain to deployments. Static Repls[1] will soon be able to be deployed without a credit card. Non-static Repls will require a paid plan to host but will still be able to have custom domains (so long as the Repl hosts a website). Repls without a backend ︎

[TimChinye]

So that we’re all clear, is there now a paywall behind simply linking a domain?

To ensure there’s no miscommunication here, please answer the question above with a “Yes” or a “No”.

[boston2029]

In short, no.

Well, right now, yes. But once they remove the need for credit card for Deployments, then no.

[TimChinye]

Guess I’ll see how glitch.com is doing, it’s been a while.

[boston2029]

I know, that is pretty dumb that they have executed one part of their plan but not the other part that goes with the first part.

[TimChinye]

Update: “Glitch currently does not support adding new custom domains” (5 months ago, no signs of a change coming soon)

It seems Github Pages is going to be my last bet.

[BluebayStudios]

Domain hosting is no longer free. You need a deployment.

[CoderGautamYT]

I use render, works like a charm

[DillonB07]

All deployments let you use custom domains and static deployments are free.
So no, you do NOT need to pay to use a custom domain, but may need to pay for the hosting depending on what type of site it is.