# Custom Domains

### Prerequisites

* A domain or subdomain you want to use
* Access to your domain's DNS records
* An existing BDP Account

### Step 1: Contact BDP Support to set up annual billing

1. Send an email ("<support@bulkdelivery.pro>") or use the [BDP contact page](https://bulkdelivery.pro/contact/).
2. Let us know that you'd like sign up to and enable usage of a custom domain, and let us know what specific domain or subdomain you decided on.

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Our support team will get back to you with a link you can follow to set up recurring (annual) payments for this service.  They will also help you coordinate connecting the dots on the following required steps.
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### Step 2: Create a Google Maps API Key

BDP requires that custom domain accounts use their own Google Maps API Key.  Creating this key and usage for most BDP accounts will not result in any additional fees, but this step does require that a valid credit be stored.

[Google Maps API Key Setup Guide  →](/pro-tips/custom-domains/google-maps-api-key-setup-guide.md)

### Step 3: Provide Google Maps API Key to BDP

Once you have the API Key, please provide it to BDP Support for testing. &#x20;

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The process of setting up and testing a Custom Domain typically takes a 1-2 business days, largely dependent on the availability of staff or 3rd parties who can assist with managing DNS changes and setting up the Google Maps API Key. &#x20;
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