Self Hosting Starts With a Domain
Every self-hosted cloud begins with a domain. Bring a domain you already own and add your apps as subdomains, or register a brand new domain and start fresh. If you are comfortable editing DNS records at your registrar, transformable.app guides you through the wildcard DNS changes yourself, then handles SSL and deployment so you can focus on your apps.
Short version: pick a domain, and we take it from there.
Two Ways to Start
Bring a domain or register a new one
Choose the path that fits where you are today. You can always add more subdomains and apps later.
I already own a domain
You have a domain you want to build on. We add your self-hosted apps as subdomains so everything stays under one brand.
- Keep your existing domain and registrar.
- Run apps at subdomains like cloud.yourdomain.com or status.yourdomain.com.
- If you are comfortable editing DNS records at your registrar, we guide you through the wildcard DNS changes yourself and verify they resolve correctly.
I need a new domain
No domain yet? Register a brand new one for your project and we help you wire it up from day one.
- Pick a fresh domain for your personal or business cloud.
- We guide you through the wildcard DNS setup so it points at your server. Or share access to your registrar account for full domain management.
- Add as many app subdomains as you need over time without needing DNS changes.
Domain Registration
Register a domain with a trusted registrar
Need a new domain? We work with any registrar. These are popular options for registering a domain before you connect it to Transformable.app.
Namecheap
Affordable domains with a straightforward registrar and DNS management.
Porkbun
Low-cost registration with free WHOIS privacy and a clean control panel.
Cloudflare
At-cost domain registration with Cloudflare DNS built in from day one.
GoDaddy
One of the largest registrars, with a wide selection of domain names.
Why It Matters
Why owning a domain matters for your business
A domain is more than an address. It is a business asset you own outright that builds trust, protects your brand, and compounds in value the longer you use it.
Credibility and trust
A custom domain signals that you are a real, established business. Customers trust yourbrand.com far more than a generic platform URL or a free subdomain.
You own your brand
Your domain is an asset you control, not something rented from a platform. If a host or SaaS vendor changes terms or shuts down, your brand and address move with you.
Professional email
Send from name@yourbrand.com instead of a generic inbox. Branded email looks professional and reinforces your business with every message you send.
SEO and discoverability
Your domain builds search authority over time. That equity stays yours, compounding as a long-term marketing asset instead of boosting a third-party platform.
Marketing that compounds
A memorable domain makes ads, business cards, and word-of-mouth work harder. Every mention points back to an address you own and can build on.
Stability and continuity
Keep the same address as you grow. Add subdomains for new apps and services without ever changing how customers find and reach you.
What Happens Next
From domain to running apps
Once your domain is in place, we guide you through the wildcard DNS changes at your registrar, connect it to your server and your apps, then keep everything healthy.
A subdomain per app
Each app in your stack gets its own clean subdomain, so your tools are easy to find, share, and remember.
Free SSL certificates
We set up and renew free Let's Encrypt certificates with certbot, so every subdomain is served securely over HTTPS.
DNS and uptime monitoring
We monitor DNS and SSL health and watch your subdomains with Uptime Kuma, alerting before issues reach your users.
The Journey
Three steps to your self hosted cloud
Step 1
Start with a domain
Bring a domain you already own or register a brand new one. If you are comfortable editing DNS records at your registrar, we guide you through the wildcard DNS changes yourself.
Step 2
Deploy a server
Spin up an Ubuntu Forge server in minutes, with no DevOps required and no vendor lock-in.
Step 3
Install your apps
One-click installs from the Apps Library at your own subdomains, with SSL and monitoring handled for you.
Pick a domain and build your cloud
Bring the domain you already own or register a new one. As long as you have experience editing DNS records at your registrar, Transformable.app guides you through the wildcard DNS changes yourself and handles SSL and app deployment.