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Smarter Domain Routing

Route badges on every app card show live Traefik verification status at a glance — green for verified, amber for incomplete setup, red for network issues. Label-only Traefik stacks resolve correctly across App detail and Domain Configurations.

Using Smarter Domain Routing in Server Compass

No documentation needed. Smarter Domain Routing guides you through each step visually.

1

Open Domain Settings

Navigate to the Domains & SSL section of your application.

2

Configure Domain

Use Smarter Domain Routing to set up your domain configuration.

3

Verify & Apply

Server Compass verifies your settings and applies changes automatically.

No GUI Here

The Terminal Way: No Smarter Domain Routing

Without Smarter Domain Routing, you're back to the dark ages of server management. Here's what that looks like.

1

SSH into your server

Connect to configure domains.

terminal
ssh root@your-server-ip
2

Install Certbot

Set up Let's Encrypt tooling.

terminal
apt update
apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx
# Or for standalone:
apt install certbot
3

Configure nginx

Set up reverse proxy manually.

terminal
nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/myapp
# server {
#     listen 80;
#     server_name myapp.com www.myapp.com;
#     location / {
#         proxy_pass http://localhost:3000;
#         proxy_http_version 1.1;
#         proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
#         proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
#         proxy_set_header Host $host;
#         proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
#     }
# }

ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/myapp /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
nginx -t
systemctl reload nginx

One syntax error = site down.

4

Generate SSL certificate

Run Certbot and cross your fingers.

terminal
certbot --nginx -d myapp.com -d www.myapp.com
# Answer the interactive prompts
# Wait for DNS verification
# Hope it doesn't fail
5

Set up auto-renewal

Don't forget or your cert expires.

terminal
# Test renewal
certbot renew --dry-run

# Add cron job
crontab -e
# 0 12 * * * /usr/bin/certbot renew --quiet

Forget this step and your site shows security warnings in 90 days.

The Easy Way

Your Time is Worth More

Stop copy-pasting commands from Stack Overflow. Smarter Domain Routing gives you a proper interface for server management.

  • One-click actions
  • Real-time feedback
  • Automatic backups
  • Zero CLI knowledge required
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Capabilities

Everything Smarter Domain Routing Offers

Everything you need for domains & ssl in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.

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Route badges on every app card show live Traefik verification status at a glance — green for verified, amber for incomplete setup, red for network issues
Label-only Traefik stacks resolve correctly across App detail and Domain Configurations
Integrated with Server Compass's Domains & SSL suite
Integrated with Server Compass's Domains & SSL suite

The Power of Smarter Domain Routing

Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Smarter Domain Routing makes professional-grade domains & ssl accessible to everyone.

Automatic HTTPS

Smarter Domain Routing handles SSL certificate provisioning and renewal automatically via Let's Encrypt.

Instant Propagation

Smarter Domain Routing verifies DNS settings and configures routing instantly once records are pointing correctly.

Certificate Monitoring

Smarter Domain Routing tracks certificate expiry and health so you never face an unexpected SSL error.

Zero Downtime Changes

Smarter Domain Routing applies domain configuration changes without interrupting live traffic.

Smarter Domain Routing: Frequently Asked

Common questions about Smarter Domain Routing in Server Compass

How do I access Smarter Domain Routing in Server Compass?

Smarter Domain Routing is available in the Domains & SSL section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to Domains & SSL, and you'll find Smarter Domain Routing ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.

Does Smarter Domain Routing require any server-side installation?

No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. Smarter Domain Routing works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).

Is Smarter Domain Routing included in all Server Compass plans?

Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Smarter Domain Routing, is included with the one-time $29 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 110+ features for all your servers.

Can I use Smarter Domain Routing with any VPS provider?

Smarter Domain Routing works with any VPS or dedicated server that supports SSH access and Docker. This includes DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other provider. It also works with local servers and homelab setups.

What makes Smarter Domain Routing different from command-line alternatives?

Smarter Domain Routing provides a visual, intuitive interface that replaces complex CLI commands and configuration files. You get real-time feedback, safety confirmations, and a consistent experience across all your servers without memorizing syntax or writing scripts.

Try Smarter Domain Routing Today

Download Server Compass and get access to Smarter Domain Routing along with 109 other features. One-time $29 payment. No subscriptions. No per-server fees.