To change the domain for your public Notion site, you'll need to navigate through your Notion settings to modify the unique notion.site address associated with your published pages. This process allows you to update the URL that visitors use to access your public Notion content.
Understanding Notion Domains
When you publish pages or databases from Notion to the web, Notion automatically generates a public URL, typically in the format of yoursubdomain.notion.site. This serves as the primary address for your public content. Changing your Notion domain refers to updating this yoursubdomain part of the URL.
Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Your Notion.site Domain
Follow these straightforward steps to update your Notion public site's domain:
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Access Settings & Members:
- In your Notion sidebar, locate and click on
Settings & members. This is usually found at the top of your workspace sidebar.
- In your Notion sidebar, locate and click on
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Navigate to Sites:
- Within the
Settings & membersmenu, look for and select theSitesoption. This section manages all your public Notion sites and their associated domains.
- Within the
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Identify Your Desired Domain:
- You will see a list of your published Notion sites. Find the specific domain you wish to update. This usually corresponds to the
notion.siteURL you currently use.
- You will see a list of your published Notion sites. Find the specific domain you wish to update. This usually corresponds to the
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Open More Actions Menu:
- Next to your chosen domain, click on the
•••(more actions) button. This button provides options related to managing that specific site.
- Next to your chosen domain, click on the
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Select 'Update':
- From the dropdown menu that appears, select
Update. This action will allow you to modify the domain name.
- From the dropdown menu that appears, select
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Modify Your Domain Name:
- You will then be prompted to enter the new
notion.sitedomain name. Type in your desired new subdomain. - Important Note: Any changes made here will instantly apply to all of your live Notion Sites that are associated with this particular domain. Ensure your new domain is available and accurately reflects your content.
- You will then be prompted to enter the new
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Confirm Changes:
- Follow any additional prompts to confirm and save your new domain.
Impact of Changing Your Notion Domain
- URL Changes: All existing links using your old
notion.sitedomain will no longer work. You'll need to update these links wherever they are shared (e.g., social media, personal websites, emails). - SEO Considerations: Changing your domain can affect your site's search engine optimization (SEO) rankings, as search engines will need time to re-index your new URL.
- Visitor Experience: Inform your audience about the new URL to avoid confusion and ensure they can still access your content.
Custom Domains for Notion Sites
While the above steps cover changing your notion.site subdomain, Notion also allows you to use a custom domain (e.g., www.yourcompany.com) for your public Notion pages. This involves purchasing a domain from a third-party registrar and then configuring DNS settings within Notion. For detailed instructions on setting up a custom domain, you can refer to official Notion help resources here.
