---
title: "SSL & Domain Masking"
description: "SSL & Domain Masking in Infraforge and Mailforge"
url: https://help.salesforge.ai/en/articles/10182728-ssl-and-domain-masking
collection: "Domain Setup 👷"
updated: 2025-03-04
language: en
---

# SSL & Domain Masking

SSL & Domain Masking in Infraforge and Mailforge

Domain forwarding is a crucial feature that allows you to direct traffic from your custom domains to your actual website. We offer three distinct approaches to handle domain forwarding, each serving different use cases: Default Forwarding, SSL Redirection, and Domain Masking.

## Default Forwarding (Basic HTTP Forwarding)

By default, domains set up with basic URL forwarding only work with HTTP protocol (not HTTPS).

**How it works:**

\- [http://yourcustomdomain.com](http://yourcustomdomain.com) → Successfully forwards to your target URL

\- [https://yourcustomdomain.com](https://yourcustomdomain.com) → Connection fails or refuses to connect

**Limitation:**

The HTTPS version fails because your custom domain lacks an SSL certificate at the resolution point.

## SSL Redirection (Enhanced Security)

SSL Redirection solves the HTTPS limitation by automatically providing and managing SSL certificates for your custom domains.

**Key Features:**

\- Works with both HTTP and HTTPS protocols

\- Automatically generates SSL certificates

\- Performs permanent redirects to your target URL

**How it works:**

[http://tryinfraforge.com](http://tryinfraforge.com) → [https://salesforge.com](https://salesforge.com)

[https://tryinfraforge.com](https://tryinfraforge.com) → [https://salesforge.com](https://salesforge.com)

**Best for:**

Those who want a secure redirect while maintaining transparency about the final destination.

## Domain Masking (URL Cloaking)

Domain Masking allows you to display your custom domain in the browser's address bar while showing content from your target website.

**Key Features:**

\- Maintains your branded domain in the URL bar

\- Works with both HTTP and HTTPS protocols

\- Seamlessly displays content from your target URL

**How it works:**

User visits: whyinfraforge.com

Browser shows: whyinfraforge.com

Content displayed: From infraforge.ai

**Best for:**

Those who want to maintain brand consistency and hide the underlying platform.

## Setting Up SSL & Domain Masking

1.  Navigate to the Domains section in your dashboard
    
2.  Select "Buy SSL & Domain masking"  
    
    Choose your preferred option:
    
    \- Enable SSL redirection for secure forwarding
    
    \- Enable Domain masking to maintain your branded URL
    
3.  Select the domains you want to configure
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/677a7ec3b682e732d0e54ed0/20250105155906_2955.png)
4.  Complete the setup process
    

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/677a7ec3b682e732d0e54ed0/20250105155906_2851.png)

## Pricing

\-Quarterly: $6 per domain (equivalent to $2/month)

\- Includes both SSL certificates and domain masking capabilities

## Need Help?

Contact our support team if you need assistance setting up SSL redirection or domain masking for your domains.