# Publishing

There are two ways to publish your websites.

## Use OORT Storage Default Domain

Publish your website with the object link generated by OORT Storage.

#### Step 1: Select the website bucket 

Open the menu of  “Buckets” and then select the bucket.

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#### Step 2: Right Click **-> Select&#x20;*****Website Configuration -> Edit***

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In *Hosting Type,* choose ***Use the bucket endpoint as the web address***

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### Find the OORT Storage default web URL

#### &#x20;a. Locate your *Index.html* file

In your website directory file folders, locate your `Index.html` file and open this page.

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#### b. Click the Copy URL

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## Connect a Custom Domain

You can opt to publish your site to any custom domain owned by you.\
Below is how to add a customized domain to your website hosted on OORT Storage.

#### Step 1: Select the website bucket&#x20;

Open the menu of  “Buckets” and then select the bucket you wish to customize.

#### Step 2: Right Click **-> Select&#x20;*****Website Configuration -> Edit***

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&#x61;*.* In *Hosting Type,* choose ***Redirect request to another domain***

*b.* Type in your custom domain in the *Domain Name* box

c. Upload the Certificate File and Private key of your custom domain

d. Copy the *DNS CNAME* for the next step

#### Step 3: Update the Domain DNS

Access your custom domain's DNS settings in your domain registrar's or DNS host's dashboard.

#### Step 4: Add a CNAME Record

Add the CNAME record to your DNS records and wait for it to take effect.

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