PNTR

A free subdomain for developers, provisioned instantly

Free, no signup. Create yourname.pntr.dev, add real A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, or TXT records, and use HTTPS through Cloudflare.

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.pntr.dev

No account required. You can attach GitHub later to keep it.

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How it works

  1. 01

    Search for a name

    Check that your name is available under pntr.dev — right here on this page.
  2. 02

    Create it instantly

    Create it as a guest. PNTR provisions the subdomain immediately — no signup, no GitHub PR review queue.
  3. 03

    Add real DNS records

    Add an A or AAAA record for an IP address, a CNAME for another hostname, or MX and TXT records for email and verification. The DNS record docs cover the details.
  4. 04

    Open it over HTTPS

    Open the configured hostname over HTTPS through Cloudflare.

Step-by-step guides

Use PNTR in your development workflow

Provider-specific setup instructions, test commands, and the edge cases worth checking before you ship.

HostingUse a free PNTR subdomain with VercelConnect a free pntr.dev subdomain to a Vercel project with the exact CNAME or A record Vercel provides, then verify HTTPS.HostingUse a free PNTR subdomain with GitHub PagesPoint a free pntr.dev hostname at GitHub Pages with a CNAME record and enable HTTPS after GitHub verifies the domain.

Why PNTR instead of is-a.dev

is-a.dev

Offers free developer subdomains, but provisioning goes through a GitHub PR review queue rather than being instant, and it's DNS-record-only — no disposable email, HTTP request capture, or MCP management. PNTR provisions DNS instantly and includes those tools on the same subdomain.

PNTR Premium

Compare PNTR plans if you need more than the free limits or require wildcard DNS.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a PNTR subdomain without signing up?

Yes. Anonymous guests can create one *.pntr.dev subdomain without an account.

Which DNS record types does PNTR support?

PNTR supports A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, and TXT records.

Is a PNTR subdomain a redirect?

No. PNTR creates DNS records, allowing the subdomain to point to an IP address, another hostname, or configured mail and TXT records.

Does every PNTR subdomain support HTTPS?

Yes. HTTPS is provided through Cloudflare.

What are the free and Premium limits?

The free tier with GitHub sign-in includes three subdomains and 10 DNS records per subdomain. Premium costs $5/month and includes 15 subdomains, wildcard DNS, request capture on every subdomain, and 90-day email and request retention.

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