Setting up your custom Buzzy app
Using your own domain, publishing to the app stores and more
Setting up your server
Configuration options for your own Buzzy server:
App name
This just needs to be something unique in the realm of Buzzy deployment names. We recommend something like the name of your organization or project.
Region
You need to choose the region you'd like to deploy in, at the moment, these options are available:
NA1 - North America (in the USA)
EU1 - Europe - (in Germany)
AP1 - Asia Pacific - (in Australia)
Based on the chose region, this is where you app's data will reside and be served from.
Domain name
You have two options to configure the domain name setup:
1. Use Buzzy's domain with your own custom sub-domain
Use your custom sub-domain with a Buzzy domain - as an example: somethingcustom.buzzy.buzz The sub-domain here is somethingcustom. Constraints it needs to be unique and not anything offensive, aligned with Buzzy's terms and conditions.
2. Your own domain
Setup your own sub-domain to point to the Buzzy deployment, for example "app.<yourdomain>.com " where "app" is the sub-domain.
You will need to go to your DNS provider, like Godaddy, and setup a CNAME record to the details below. As an example, of how to setup on Godaddy please see here.
If you need help, please reach out to your DNS provider to get help on how to do this.
The CNAME record will need to be setup to point to one of the following servers depending on the region your Buzzy server will be in:
NA1 point to
communication-k8s.buzzycompany.comEU1 point to eu1-cluster.buzzy.buzz
AP1 point to
communication-sydney-cluster.buzzycompany.com
Once setup you should be able to validate it's been done correctly a nslookup web site like CNAME lookup. You can also do a nslookup or dig on your computer via the Terminal/Command prompt.
Mail Settings
To send mail from you own servers we'll need return users eg [email protected]a SMTP url in the format of smtps://USERNAME:PASSWORD@HOST:PORT you will need to get this from your mail provider (get Sendgrid, Mailchimp etc)
in addition the the mail SMTP url, as part of this setup you will need to supply the following:
Mail Logo (recommend keeping it under 280px wide)
Mail sender email address
Mail
donotreplyemail address
please send these through to [email protected]
Google Maps API Key
To enable Google Maps functionality in your Buzzy app, you'll need to set up a Google Maps API key and provide it to us. Follow these steps:
1. Sign in to Google Cloud Console
Go to https://console.cloud.google.com/
Sign in with your Google account (or create one if you don't have one).
2. Create a new project
In the top-left, click the project dropdown, then New Project.
Give it a name like "My Maps Demo", choose your organisation (if prompted), and click Create.
Wait a few seconds for it to finish.
3. Enable billing
Google Maps APIs require a billing account, though you get a free monthly credit.
In the left menu, go to Billing.
Follow prompts to add a credit card.
Once set up, billing will be linked to your project.
4. Enable the required Maps APIs
In the left menu, go to APIs & Services » Library.
Search for and Enable each of these APIs:
Maps JavaScript API
Geocoding API
Directions API
Places API
5. Create your API key
Still under APIs & Services, click Credentials.
Click + CREATE CREDENTIALS and choose API key.
Google generates a long string—that's your key.
6. Secure your key (strongly recommended)
Unrestricted keys can be abused if someone finds them. Let's lock it down:
On the Credentials page, click your new key's name.
Under Application restrictions, choose HTTP referrers (web sites).
Add your site's URL(s), e.g.
https://your-domain.com/*
http://localhost:3000/*
Under API restrictions, select Restrict key, then select only the four APIs you enabled:
Maps JavaScript API
Geocoding API
Directions API
Places API
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