Custom Domains
Learn how to add and configure a custom domain in Ziplink.
Adding a custom domain to Ziplink allows you to create branded, professional, and trustworthy short links.
Prerequisites
Before adding a custom domain, ensure that:
- You own a domain. If you don’t have one yet, you can register a domain through providers like Namecheap or GoDaddy.
- You’ve decided whether to use the root domain (
yourdomain.com) or a subdomain (links.yourdomain.com).
Configure Your DNS
To link your domain with Ziplink, you need to update your DNS settings with your domain provider.
Using a Subdomain
If you want to use a subdomain like links.yourdomain.com, create the following DNS record:
| Name | Type | Value | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
subdomain.yourdomain.com. | CNAME | zipl.ink. | 300 |
This ensures your subdomain correctly points to Ziplink.
Using a Root Domain
If you prefer using yourdomain.com directly, you need to set up an A record. In that case, create the following DNS record:
| Name | Type | Value | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
@ | A | 3.72.197.199 | 3600 |
This ensures your root domain correctly points to Ziplink.
Add Your Domain to Ziplink
Once your DNS configuration is complete, add your domain to Ziplink by following these steps:
Open workspace settings
Click your profile at the bottom of the sidebar, then, in the dropdown menu, select Workspace settings.
Go to the domains section
Navigate to the domain settings section.
Add a new domain
Click the Add domain button above the domain list.
Enter domain details
Enter your domain (e.g., links.yourdomain.com) and optionally set an
alias to make it easier to recognize within your workspace.
Submit the domain
Click Submit to register your domain with Ziplink. The system will verify and activate it in the background within a few seconds.
If you encounter any issues, please refer to our forum or reach out to [email protected].
Customize Your Domain Details
When creating or editing domain, you can customize it using the following options:
The alias is a custom name for your domain. It helps you identify your domain within your workspace. The alias is not visible to your visitors.
The domain name to use for your links. It is part of the generated short URL.
For example, if your domain is links.yourdomain.com, the generated short URL
will be https://links.yourdomain.com/abc123.
The fallback domain is used when when someone tries to access your short link
domain with no path specified. For example, if you have a short URL
https://links.yourdomain.com/abc123 and a fallback domain fallback.com,
the user will be redirected to https://fallback.com.
The custom not found URL is used when someone tries to access a non-existent
path on your short link domain. For example, if you have a short URL
https://links.yourdomain.com/abc123 and a custom not found URL
https://yourdomain.com/not-found, the user will be redirected to
https://yourdomain.com/not-found?url=https://links.yourdomain.com/abc123.