How to connect my Gandi subdomain with Short.io

It is not necessary to register a new domain name for shortening links if you own one that works properly. Create a subdomain using a domain you already have.

Note

Before using Gandi for a subdomain, enable the service for your main domain.

When your main domain is active in Gandi, add a subdomain.

Gandi configurations

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1. Sign in to your Gandi account.

2. In the left side panel, click on Domain and then on your domain name:

   

3. In the next screen click on the DNS records tab and then on Add record:

   

4. In the next screen select CNAME as record type:

   

5. In the fields below provide the following information:

   • Name: <your-subdomain-name>

   • Hostname: cname.short.io.

   Note

   Make sure you add a dot at the end of the Hostname in order for the record to function.

   

6. Click on Create.

The DNS record is added to your domain settings:

Short.io configurations

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1. Sign in to your Short.io account.

2. Click on Add domain and then on Add own domain:

   

3. Enter your domain name and click on This is domain I already use for website or blog:

   

4. Select an option according to your subdomain name and click on Add domain.

5. Open the Domain settings and check if the domain is in status Active:

   

Important note

If the domain is Inactive then wait for a few hours and click on Refresh to check if the status has changed.

You will receive an email from the Short.io team informing you that the domain is now configured. Feel free to shorten your links and enjoy Short.io.