How to Redirect a Domain to a Bubble.io App — Custom URL Without Paid Plan

TL;DR: Bubble.io requires a paid plan for custom domains. Skip the $29+/month — redirect your domain to your yourapp.bubbleapps.io URL using Domain-Forward.com (free plan). HTTPS included, 5-minute setup.

You built an app on Bubble.io. It works great at yourapp.bubbleapps.io. Now you want your custom domain to point there — but Bubble requires a paid plan ($29+/month) just for custom domain connection.

A redirect gets your audience to your app using your branded domain, without upgrading Bubble. Visitors type yourdomain.com and land on your Bubble app.

When a Redirect Makes Sense for Bubble Apps

• MVP/prototype stage — validate before paying for Bubble’s paid plan
• Internal tools — team members access via a branded URL
• Landing page → app — redirect from your domain to the Bubble app
• Subdomain approach — app.yourdomain.com → your Bubble app, main domain for marketing site

Setup (5 Minutes)

Step 1: Find your Bubble app URL

In Bubble editor → Settings → Domain/Email. Your URL is yourapp.bubbleapps.io.

Step 2: Sign up at Domain-Forward.com

Free, no credit card.

Step 3: Add your redirect

• Source: yourdomain.com or app.yourdomain.com (subdomain)
• Destination: https://yourapp.bubbleapps.io
• Type: 301 (permanent)

Step 4: Update DNS

For root domain:

For subdomain (e.g., app.yourdomain.com):

Step 5: Wait and test

DNS propagation: 1-4 hours. SSL provisioned automatically. Test with our redirect tester tool.

Redirect vs. Bubble Custom Domain

The Practical Approach

Use a redirect while you’re validating your product. When revenue justifies the Bubble paid plan, upgrade and connect the domain natively. The redirect saves $348+/year during the building phase. For similar setups on other no-code platforms, see our guides for Webflow and WordPress.com.

Create your free account, paste your Bubble URL, update DNS. Email stays working — MX records are never touched.