Custom branded domains increase document credibility by 45% and click-through rates by 30% versus generic links, according to marketing research. Yet Notion lacks native custom domain support—requiring workarounds for professional presentation.

Peony enables custom domain Notion sharing: connect Notion pages, configure your domain (docs.yourcompany.com), add security and tracking, and maintain professional presentation. Purpose-built for branded document sharing.

Here's your complete guide to sharing Notion with custom domains in 2025.

Why Custom Domains Matter

Generic Notion link:

notion.site/your-page-83hd92jd
Looks unprofessional
Hard to remember
No brand association
Lower trust

Custom domain:

docs.yourcompany.com/investor-materials
Professional appearance
Easy to remember
Brand reinforcement
Higher credibility

Impact:

45% higher perceived credibility
30% higher click rates
Better brand consistency
Professional signal

Setup Process (30 Minutes)

Step 1: Choose Custom Domain

Options:

Subdomain (recommended):

docs.yourcompany.com
notion.yourcompany.com
content.yourcompany.com
share.yourcompany.com
portal.yourcompany.com

Custom domain:

yourbrand.com (if dedicated use)
Rare for document sharing

Best practice: Use subdomain, keep main domain for website

Step 2: Create Peony Account

Visit Peony
Create account
Access dashboard

Step 3: Connect Notion Page

Process:

Click "Connect Notion"
Paste Notion page link
Grant Peony access
Content imports automatically
Maintains Notion formatting

What imports:

All page content
Subpages (if connected at parent)
Images and media
Formatting and structure

Step 4: Configure Custom Domain

In Peony settings:

Navigate to link settings
Find "Custom Domain" section
Enter your domain (docs.yourcompany.com)
Save configuration

DNS setup:

Log into domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.)
Add DNS records provided by Peony:
- CNAME record
- TXT record (verification)
Save DNS changes
Wait for propagation (5 minutes to 24 hours)

Verification:

Peony checks DNS automatically
Verification completes
Custom domain active
SSL certificate issued

Step 5: Configure Security

Access controls:

Email verification
Password protection (optional)
Specific email allow list
Link expiration

Tracking:

View analytics enabled
Engagement notifications
Access logging

Step 6: Share Professional Link

Your link now:

docs.yourcompany.com/investor-materials
vs. peony.ink/abc123
vs. notion.site/page-83hd92jd

Share via:

Email
Website embedding
Social media
Business cards
Presentations

Use Cases

Investor materials:

docs.yourcompany.com/fundraising
Professional impression
Track investor engagement
Easy to remember

Client portals:

portal.yourcompany.com/client-name
Branded experience
Secure access
Professional presentation

Product documentation:

docs.yourcompany.com/api-guide
Brand consistency
Easy discovery
Professional support

Team resources:

team.yourcompany.com/handbook
Internal branding
Easy access
Organized resources

Advanced Features

Security with custom domains:

Email verification at custom URL
Watermarks with your branding
Access controls maintained
Professional + secure

Analytics:

Track engagement by custom URL
Know who accessed via branded link
Measure link performance
Optimize sharing

Multiple custom domains:

Different domains for different uses
clients.yourcompany.com
investors.yourcompany.com
docs.yourcompany.com

Notion vs. Peony for Sharing

Notion strengths:

Great for creating content
Flexible workspace
Real-time collaboration
Team editing

Notion limitations for sharing:

Generic sharing links
No custom domains (native)
Basic analytics
Limited security
No watermarking
No screenshot protection

Peony advantages:

Custom branded domains
Advanced security
Complete analytics
Watermarking
Screenshot protection
Professional presentation

Best workflow:

Create content in Notion (collaboration)
Share via Peony (security + branding)
Get best of both worlds

DNS Configuration Details

CNAME record:

Type: CNAME
Name: docs (or your subdomain)
Value: cname.peony.ink
TTL: Auto or 3600

TXT record (verification):

Type: TXT
Name: _peony-verify.docs (or your subdomain)
Value: [Peony provides unique code]
TTL: Auto or 3600

Propagation:

Usually 5-30 minutes
Can take up to 24 hours
Check with DNS checker tools
Peony auto-detects when ready

Professional Branding

Custom domain + branding:

Your logo displayed
Your colors
Your domain
Your style
Result: Completely branded experience

White-label option:

Remove Peony branding entirely
100% your brand
Enterprise feature

How Peony Enables Branded Notion Sharing

Peony provides complete Notion sharing solution:

Custom domains:

Easy DNS setup (guided process)
Auto SSL certificates
Fast propagation
Multiple domains supported

Notion integration:

Direct connection
Content sync
Formatting preserved
Easy updates

Security:

Email verification
Access controls
Watermarking
Screenshot protection

Analytics:

Track all views
Page engagement
Time spent
Viewer identification

Professional:

Custom branded experience
Fast, modern interface
Mobile-optimized
Clean presentation

Result: Professional Notion sharing with complete branding and security.

Conclusion

Custom domains transform generic Notion links into professional branded experiences—increasing credibility, improving click rates, and reinforcing brand identity. While Notion lacks native custom domain support, platforms like Peony enable easy custom domain configuration with added security and analytics.

For professional Notion sharing (investor materials, client portals, documentation), custom domains provide significant credibility and branding benefits at minimal effort.

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