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🌐 Get a Free Domain for Your React Project

A custom domain makes your React site look more professional. There are several platforms that offer free domains (with or without hosting). Below are popular options and how to use them.


🆓 1. Free Subdomains from Hosting Platforms

  • Vercel: your-app.vercel.app
    Netlify: your-site.netlify.app
    GitHub Pages: username.github.io/project-name

🌍 2. Free Custom Domains (.tk, .ml, .ga)

You can register free domains from:

  • Freenom.com – Offers .tk, .ml, .ga, .cf, .gq
  • InfinityFree – Free subdomain + hosting
  • EU.org – Free domains with DNS setup (requires review)

🔧 3. Connect Domain to Hosting

To link a domain to Vercel, Netlify, or GitHub Pages:

  • Go to your hosting dashboard
  • Add a custom domain (e.g., yourdomain.tk)
  • Update DNS settings at your domain provider:
    • A Record – Points to hosting IP (for GitHub)
    • CNAME – Points to app domain (e.g., your-app.netlify.app)
  • Wait for DNS propagation (can take a few hours)
⚠️ Free domains (.tk, .ml, etc.) can be less reliable and may be suspended without notice. Use them for learning or early-stage projects.