Commerce Website Setup
This release note was updated June 23, 2025.
NetSuite 2025.1 includes the following enhancements to site setup features for your Commerce website:
Migration of Maintenance Domains to Predefined URL
To enhance security and reliability, site maintenance domains have been replaced with a secure URL. Using a secure URL instead of a site maintenance domain is a best practice that makes your site safer, protects user data, and builds trust. It's an essential step to keep your site safe and user-friendly.
Now, if your website is taken offline for maintenance or isn't available, it will redirect to a set URL on your web store domain, https://< web store domain>/website-temporarily-unavailable.
If you use a custom site maintenance domain, the files in your NetSuite File Cabinet folder will still be used for the new maintenance URL. If you haven't uploaded your own custom maintenance content, NetSuite displays a generic maintenance page. See Custom Maintenance Folder and Content.
Support for Second-level Domains on NetSuite CDN
As of June 23, 2025, you can host your second-level domains on NetSuite content delivery network (CDN). Hosting your domain on the CDN lets NetSuite generate domain-validated SSL certificates on your behalf. NetSuite also keeps the certificates updated automatically, removing the need for any manual action.
The rules and conditions for hosting the second-level domains on NetSuite CDN are the same as for the third-level domains. For more information, see Point Your Domain Name at Your Domain (DNS Settings).
When hosting a second-level domain on NetSuite CDN, you must still use the CNAME flattening. As you would with any other second-level domain.
End of Support for New Non-secure Domains
The option to create new, non-secure (HTTP) domains has been removed from NetSuite accounts. All new domain types that you create in NetSuite must now be secured with an SSL certificate.
Starting April 2, 2025, support will stop for all non-secure domains, and traffic to those domains will be blocked. To ensure a seamless transition and enhance your security, you should secure your existing domain(s). See Secure Your Domain for specific instructions.
Secure (HTTPS) domains are now the industry standard. Including secure technology for your domains assures your customers that their activities on your website are safe. Also, search engines often rank secure sites higher than non-secure sites. See Secure Domains for more information.
Direct Invoice Payment to My Account
With the 2025.1.0 release, you can send your customers a link that lets them make a direct invoice payment.
You can set a preferred domain to be used for the link, which directs customers to your Commerce website. After they log in, they are directed to the invoice, which is stored in their My Account area. Your customers can then use one of their stored payment methods to make a payment without needing to re-enter their payment information.
For more information, see Direct Invoice Payment.