Connecting Custom Domains, DNS Routing & Automated SSL/TLS

1. Overview & Business Value#

Connect your company's own custom domain name to your Nehabi website.

1. DNS Record Configuration#

At your domain registrar (e.g., Ethio Telecom, GoDaddy, Cloudflare), configure the following DNS records:

Type: CNAME
Host: @ (or www)
Value: yourtenant.smarterp.et
TTL: Auto / 3600

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2. Activating Domain in SmartERP#

1. Open Website → Configuration → Settings.
2. In the Domain field, enter your custom domain (e.g., https://www.mycompany.et).
3. SmartERP automatically provisions a free, auto-renewing Let's Encrypt SSL certificate via the edge Nginx reverse proxy.

2. Prerequisites & Access Permissions#

• Required Modules: website, website_sale, smart_backend_theme
• Security Access Groups:
  • Website Designer (Technical ID: website.group_website_designer)
  • eCommerce Manager (Technical ID: website_sale.group_website_sale_manager)
• Master Data Dependencies: Established product catalog, defined multi-currency pricelists, and configured payment provider keys.

3. Step-by-Step UI Execution & Verification#

Step 1: Navigating to the Nehabi Management Interface#

1. Access your SmartERP portal at https://smarterp.et/odoo.
2. Open the main App Switcher and select Website.
3. Click the Go to Website button on the top-right control bar.

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Step 2: Executing Configuration and Publishing#

1. Select the target page or e-commerce setting.
2. Apply layout adjustments or parameter modifications.
3. Verify live presentation across desktop and mobile viewports.

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4. Advanced Configuration Points#

• Scheduled Crons: website.ir_cron_sitemap_generator regenerates XML sitemaps every 24 hours.
• Multi-Website Support: SmartERP supports multiple independent websites running off a single database with dedicated domains.

5. Comprehensive Troubleshooting Matrix#