#396

Let me rename my convex.site subdomain

Requested

Submitted September 8, 2026

When I deploy a static app with the @convex-dev/static-hosting component, it's served at <deployment-name>.convex.site. That name is auto-generated, something like giant-grouse-674. I can't change it.

I'd like to pick my own slug so the URL reads myapp.convex.site instead of a random animal and number.

Why it matters:

  • The static-hosting component makes convex.site a real place people land, not just an API endpoint. A random name looks unfinished when I share it.
  • Custom domains are the full answer, but for demos, hackathon submissions, internal tools, and quick prototypes, a clean subdomain is enough. Setting up DNS for every throwaway project is overkill.
  • Other hosting platforms let you rename the default subdomain from the dashboard. Developers expect it.

What I'd want:

  • A "Rename deployment URL" option in the dashboard under deployment settings
  • Check that the new slug is available before saving
  • Keep the old URL working with a redirect for a short window, or at least warn me that links will break
  • Ideally the rename applies to both .convex.site and .convex.cloud so the deployment name stays consistent

Happy to test an early version.

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