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Learn how to use your own branded domain with SPRL.
Custom Domains allow you to create branded short links using your own domain or subdomain instead of a generic short URL. Branded links help strengthen your brand identity, improve user trust, and create a more professional experience for your audience.
With SPRL, you can connect a domain you already own and use it exclusively for creating branded short links. Once configured and verified, your custom domain becomes available when generating new short URLs.
Using your own branded domain provides several advantages over generic short links.
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Brand Recognition | Your company name remains visible in every shortened link. |
| Higher Trust | Users are more likely to click links from a familiar domain. |
| Professional Appearance | Create clean, branded links for marketing campaigns. |
| Better Deliverability | Branded links may improve trust across marketing channels. |
| Consistent Branding | Use the same branded domain across websites, email, SMS, and social media. |
When adding a custom domain, you can choose whether to use your main domain or a dedicated subdomain.
| Option | Best For | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Domain | A domain used exclusively for branded short links. | example.com |
| Subdomain | Using a dedicated subdomain while keeping your main website unchanged. | go.example.com |
An Empty Short Domain is a domain or subdomain that is used only for URL shortening and does not host a website, blog, landing page, or other application.
When this option is enabled, the domain is dedicated to serving branded short links.
Before adding a custom domain, ensure you have the following:
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Domain Ownership | You must own the domain or subdomain. |
| DNS Access | You need permission to update your DNS records. |
| Dedicated Usage | The selected domain should be intended for branded links. |
| Internet Accessibility | Your domain must be publicly accessible. |
Setting up a branded domain is a straightforward process.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Add your domain in the SPRL dashboard. |
| 2 | Update the required DNS records with your domain provider. |
| 3 | SPRL verifies your domain ownership. |
| 4 | SSL is enabled and the domain becomes available for creating short links. |
After updating your DNS records, your domain must propagate across the internet before verification can be completed.
| Stage | Typical Time |
|---|---|
| DNS Update | Depends on your DNS provider. |
| DNS Propagation | Usually completes within 24 hours. |
| Verification | Performed automatically after DNS is detected. |
| SSL Activation | Starts after successful verification. |
Using a subdomain is recommended if your main website is already live or if you want to separate your marketing links from your primary website.
Common examples include:
Verify that your DNS records are configured correctly and allow sufficient time for DNS propagation.
Yes, but if the domain already hosts a website, using a dedicated subdomain is generally the safer and more flexible option.
DNS changes require time to propagate across the internet. Verification and SSL activation begin once the updated records are detected.
No. You can use an existing domain or subdomain that you already own.
Yes, provided you own the domain and can update its DNS records.
If your main website is already active, a dedicated subdomain is generally recommended.
No. You must purchase your domain from a domain registrar before adding it to SPRL.
Most domains are activated after DNS propagation, which typically completes within 24 hours, although the exact time depends on your DNS provider.
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