Updates to DNS

Today we sent out an email to all domain holders about changes to our systems. From November 15th, we're moving hosting providers from Vercel over to our own self hosted solution. This affects users who have custom domains set up with A records pointing to 76.76.21.21 . What do I need to do? If you have a domain that's pointing to Doras with an A record, this requires changing. The recommended method is to point the domain via a CNAME record, going to to avoid disruption. If your DNS looks like this: It needs to change to this: (You need to replace doras-username with your Doras username, or brands username.) FAQ How should I do this? What if I don't update this? My DNS provider doesn't allow DNS flattening / I'm getting errors doing the CNAME you said Is there any documentation regarding this? Why are we migrating hosts? We will be keeping the FAQ up to date as questions and concerns come in! If you have any questions, please feel free to jump into the and we'll be more than happy to help. If Discord isn't your thing, we also have a built in where a member of staff will be able to help.

Livestream Announcements In Your Discord Server

Livestream Announcements To Your Discord Introducing the Doras Discord App, bringing content creators more power and control and enhancing how you interact with your users. The Doras Discord App/Bot can be added to your Discord with a single click, or it can even be hosted on your own systems! It's fully open source, and fully built with community in mind, like everything we do around here. What can it do? Twitch The Doras Discord App makes it super simple to add it to your server and manage as many livestream notifications as you wish! VOD support When you add a stream, you can choose if you want it to disappear when the stream is over, or have it remain as a VOD link. Most bots don't dynamically update, so it's quite hard to tell if the stream is still live hours later. With the Doras App, it's super simple. Role pings As you add a streamer, you have the choice to have the bot mention any role, or even @everyone should you desire. Custom messages You can additionally customize each live notification message, adding some additional flare to each notification you send out!

The Big Migration

Before we launched Doras, we were faced with a problem. We knew we wanted users to have custom domains, but we weren't quite sure how to actually allow it. As a vital selling point of Doras Pro, it was a problem, and we were leading up to release. We attempted multiple frameworks, hosting providers, and configurations. We realised that the easiest solution was the one we were purposely avoiding... Hosting on . Why is this a problem We're big self hosting advocates. Nearly everyone on the Doras team has home servers and self host their own infrastructure, and using a Platform as a Service (PaaS) like Vercel just felt wrong. I personally always stated "we're not going with Vercel", however I eventually had to cave. It's not the Vercel is "bad" or anything, it just limits our control. It goes against our values of paywalling basic information they have access to. It additionally offers very little transparency behind mertrics, which costs to be able to view. Additionally, the costs themselves are wild. The "pay per seat" model is something I personally hate. A seat in a Vercel organization (or team, or whatever they call it) is $20. So basically by adding Trent as a member of the Vercel org, our bill doubled from $20 to $40 dollars, to which it doesn't even provide any additional bandwidth or limits on the account. We pay double for the privilege for Trent to be able to deploy the site. This literally doesn't make any sense. What's the plan? It's simple. Docker. I'll keep this simple, but not too simple for those who are interested and understand to get an idea of our infrastructure. We have set up some servers that will handle everything and have the power to scale as needed. Here's what that looks like: This is a really simplified view, and doesn't include some important things like the API and such, but hope it gives you some understanding. Important info for custom domain users You might be asking why we haven't migrated to this yet. It's because there's people right now with custom domains who are pointing to Vercel's IPs right now via A records. These users need to update their DNS records in order to still be available. The planned migration date is November 15th, and we'll be sending out specific notifications to users affected with the changes they must do in order to continue using their custom domain after the migration.

Blogging Comes To Doras

Blogging has finally come! It's been long in the makings and discussion, and it brings me great pleasure to say that blogging has arrived! Why build in blogging? It's always been a goal, as before we ever built Doras, we were actually building a blogging platform first. Who has access to the feature? EVERYONE! For clarity, free user and brand accounts can create a max of 5 posts, where Pro, Brands Plus and Brands Pro have unlimited blog posts. The reason for the restriction is the same as always, to help combat spam. It's hard to see behind the scenes, but we do check every single account from time to time for content moderation. We remove a lot of phishing accounts and report the content to the right places (free website builders like Wix/Weebly/etc) and work hard moderating the platform to protect everyone on the internet who may stumble onto a Doras profile. Limiting the number of posts a free account can have helps us fight this. Important! Blogging is in a closed beta state as of right now! If you wish to test it during this stage, please join us on our and let us know! What can I do with a blog? Absolutely anything. Write tutorials, share your thoughts, write fan fiction. Create some categories, improve your search-ability with tags, and truly make it yours.

Understanding Brand Accounts

What's a brand account? A brand account on Doras is a special type of account that allows you and other Doras users to create a shared profile with its own unique features, such as a customizable link in bio, a dedicated blog, and various other tools. It's designed to help you establish and manage your brand's online presence more effectively. For you gamers, think of it like this: Why choose a brand account? Delegation and Collaboration Imagine you have a brand, and you wish to delegate certain responsibilities to your team members. With a Doras brand account, you can assign roles and permissions to other Doras users, allowing them to contribute to your brand's profile, create blog posts, and manage various aspects of your online presence. This collaborative approach streamlines your workflow and ensures that your brand remains active and engaging. Comprehensive Branding Tools Doras brand accounts come equipped with a range of powerful tools designed to help you grow and promote your brand. From a customizable link in bio to a full-fledged blogging platform, you have everything you need to create a strong online presence. You can showcase your products, services, or content in a professional manner, and engage with your audience through various interactive features. Insights and Analytics With a Doras brand account, you gain access to valuable insights and analytics that help you understand your audience better. You can track your brand's performance, monitor engagement rates, and identify areas for improvement. These data-driven insights allow you to refine your branding strategy and make informed decisions to grow your brand effectively. In conclusion, a Doras brand account is a powerful tool for anyone looking to establish and manage their brand's online presence. By allowing collaboration, separating personal and professional identities, providing comprehensive branding tools, and offering insights and analytics, Doras brand accounts empower you to take your brand to the next level.