- Serve the app over HTTPS so the httpOnly authentication cookies remain secure, matching the expectations codified in
lib/auth-server.ts. - Update any environment variables (such as
NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL, if you introduce one) in both the deployment platform and the App Router metadata for accurate links. - Coordinate DNS records (A, CNAME, or ALIAS) with the guidance from your platform—Vercel, for example, exposes automated certificate management that works well with the Starter Kit.
Deployment
Domain Configuration
Point custom domains to your deployed Starter Kit instance.
Domain setup depends on your hosting provider, but the requirements stay consistent:

