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Custom domains
Short links on your own domain
With a custom domain, your GoTinyURL short links and bio pages use a domain you own, such as go.yourbrand.com/sale, instead of gotinyurl.com. You point the domain at GoTinyURL with one DNS record, add it in the dashboard, and every new link can use it. The free plan includes 1 custom domain.
What is a branded short link?
A branded short link is a short URL on your own domain, for example shop.co/summer instead of a generic shortener address. People can see who the link belongs to before they tap it, which makes it more trustworthy in messages, ads and print.
What you can do
What can custom domains do for you?
Several domains
Keep a domain per brand or per client: 1 on Free, 5 on Pro, 25 on Business.
Custom root page
Choose where visitors go if they open the bare domain with no back-half.
Custom not-found page
Send mistyped back-halves to a page of your choice instead of an error.
Works for bio pages too
Host your bio page at links.yourbrand.com.
Branded QR codes
QR codes built on your domain keep the brand even when scanned.
How it works
How do you set up custom domains in GoTinyURL?
Choose a domain, then Add one DNS record, then Add it to GoTinyURL, then Create links on it. Each step takes a few seconds in the dashboard at app.gotinyurl.com.
Choose a domain
A short domain or a subdomain of your site, like go.yourbrand.com.
Add one DNS record
Point it at GoTinyURL with the record shown in the dashboard.
Add it to GoTinyURL
Enter the domain under Domains. It shows as Pending until our team activates it, normally within one business day.
Create links on it
Pick the domain from the dropdown when you shorten a link or build a bio page.
Plans
Which GoTinyURL plans include custom domains?
White-label (hide GoTinyURL across your links) is included from the Business plan. Lifetime tiers are listed on the lifetime deal page.
| Plan | Free Free | Starter $7/mo | Pro $16/mo | Business $39/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom domains | 1 | 2 | 5 | 25 |
| White-label (hide GoTinyURL across your links) | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
Who uses it
Who gets the most from custom domains?
Agencies: a domain per client
go.client-a.com and links.client-b.com from one account.
How agencies use GoTinyURLMarketers and growth teams: utms baked in
Add tags once per link, with a back-half that matches the campaign name.
How marketers and growth teams use GoTinyURLFAQ
Custom domains: common questions
Q01Can I use a custom domain on the free plan?
Yes. Free includes 1 custom domain. Starter includes 2, Pro 5 and Business 25; lifetime tiers include between 2 and 40.
Q02Do I need to buy a new domain?
No. You can use a subdomain of a domain you already own, such as go.yourbrand.com, without affecting your main website. A short, separate domain works too if you prefer.
Q03What DNS record do I need?
You point the domain or subdomain at GoTinyURL with the record shown in the Domains screen of the app (usually an A record for a root domain or a CNAME for a subdomain). Our help guide walks through it for common registrars.
Q04How long does a custom domain take to start working?
Two things have to happen: your DNS record has to propagate (often minutes, up to 48 hours) and our team activates the domain, which shows as Pending in the app until then. Activation normally happens within one business day.
Q05Will my main website be affected?
Not if you use a subdomain. Only the subdomain you point at GoTinyURL changes; your main domain, email and website keep working as before.
Q06What happens if someone opens my short domain with nothing after it?
You choose. Set a custom index URL for the domain, such as your homepage, and a custom not-found URL for back-halves that do not exist.
Q07Can agencies give each client their own domain?
Yes. Add a domain per client and create that client's links on it. Business allows 25 domains; Lifetime Tier 5 allows 40.
Q08Is HTTPS included on custom domains?
Links on custom domains should be served over HTTPS. Setup instructions in the app explain the certificate step for your domain; contact support if a domain is not showing a secure padlock after setup.
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