App Setup
The Setup page lets you control the access mode for each application (Website, Blog, Docs, Changelog) on a per-domain basis.
Access Modes
| Mode | Behavior | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | Content served under main domain path | www.example.com/blog |
| Subdomain | Content served on a dedicated subdomain | blog.example.com |
| Disabled | Returns 404 — content is not accessible | — |
You can mix modes freely. For example: Website on path, Blog on subdomain, Docs on path, Changelog disabled.
How to Access
Navigate to Applications → Setup in the sidebar.
Changing Access Mode
- Open the Setup page
- Use the dropdown next to each service to select the desired mode
- Confirm the change when prompted (SEO warning)
[!WARNING] Switching modes triggers a 301 permanent redirect from old URLs to new URLs. Search engines need 1–4 weeks to update their index. Rankings may fluctuate briefly during migration.
Subdomain Mode
When you select Subdomain for a service:
- Click the Bind button that appears
- Enter the subdomain and domain (e.g.
blog+example.com) - Configure your DNS: add a CNAME record pointing to your LiteStartup domain
- The service will be accessible at the subdomain once DNS propagates
[!NOTE] Subdomain mode requires a Pro plan. Free plans can only use Path and Disabled modes.
DNS Configuration
Add a CNAME record at your DNS provider:
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | blog |
your-slug.litestartup.net |
Replace blog with your chosen subdomain and your-slug with your team slug.
Website Limitations
The Website application has special rules:
- Path mode — Default. Your website pages are served at the domain root (
/,/about,/pricing, etc.) - Disabled mode — All website pages return 404. Blog, Docs, and Changelog continue to work normally under their respective paths
- Subdomain mode — Not supported. Website is the root of your domain. To use a different domain, go to Domain Settings
[!TIP] Use Website disabled mode if you only need LiteStartup for Blog, Docs, or Changelog — for example, when your main site is hosted elsewhere.
SEO Behavior
Path → Subdomain
| Old URL | New URL | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
www.example.com/blog |
blog.example.com |
Automatic 301 redirect |
www.example.com/blog/my-post |
blog.example.com/my-post |
Automatic 301 redirect |
The 301 redirect transfers link authority (PageRank) to the new URL. Search engines typically complete the migration within 1–4 weeks.
Subdomain → Path
When switching back, we recommend keeping the old subdomain DNS active for 30 days to allow search engines to follow the 301 redirect back to the path URL.
Adding Future Applications
The system is designed to be extensible. When new applications are added (e.g. Roadmap, Feedback), they automatically appear on the Setup page with the same Path / Subdomain / Disabled options.