A Progressive Web App (PWA) is a browser-accessible version of your app that behaves similarly to a native app. Users can open it from a browser, add it to their home screen, and interact with it without downloading the app from an app store. The PWA settings in the control panel let you customize how this web version looks, behaves, and appears when shared or indexed by search engines.
How to use Progressive Web App (PWA) settings
Log in, go to Settings in the left navigation
Select Progressive Web Apps
Stay in the Settings tab
Review the default PWA configuration for your app
Set up a custom domain (optional)
Enter a branded domain you want to use for your PWA (for example, app.yourdomain.com)
Create a CNAME record with your domain provider that points to Buildfire’s PWA servers
Once DNS is set up, enter the full domain in the Custom Domain field and click Save
Add an SSL certificate (recommended)
Secure your custom domain with HTTPS by submitting a certificate request
Complete the certificate request form with:
Country code
State or province
City
Organization name
Common name (your domain)
Submit the request to enable encrypted access to your PWA
Click the Metadata tab
Enter a meta description to improve search engine visibility
This description helps search engines understand what your PWA is about
Configure social media metadata
Customize how your PWA appears when shared on platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and X
Set a title, description, and preview image used when links are shared
Save your changes
Your PWA is now ready to be shared using your custom domain and metadata settings
Pro tips
Use a branded domain to make your PWA easier to recognize and share
Always enable SSL for security and better browser trust
Write clear meta descriptions to improve search visibility
Customize social preview text and images to keep shared links on-brand