# How to connect my Godaddy subdomain with Short.io

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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 Godaddy for a subdomain, enable the service for your main domain.

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

## Godaddy configurations[​](#godaddy-configurations "Direct link to Godaddy configurations")

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1. Sign in to your [Goddady](https://www.godaddy.com/) account.

2. In the **Domain** tab and click **Manage DNS**:

   ![GoDaddy Domain tab with Manage DNS button indicated by arrow](/assets/images/subdomain-setup-guides-how-to-connect-my-godaddy-subdomain-with-short.io-screenshot2024-03-21at192725-311c4881-828c1969ef51f4cfda0d1d47b2e9992f.png)

3. Click **Add New Record**:

   ![GoDaddy DNS records page with Add New Record button indicated by arrow](/assets/images/subdomain-setup-guides-how-to-connect-my-godaddy-subdomain-with-short.io-screenshot2024-03-21at193102-67094f23-d018cb4648e2457e9215f5945ca68a8c.png)

4. Fill in the following information:

   * **Type** - CNAME

   * **Name (Host)** - your subdomain name, *for example*: **go**

   * **Value (Points to)** - cname.short.io

   * **TTL** - 1 Hour

5. Click on **Save** to confirm the changes:

![GoDaddy CNAME record form with subdomain and cname.short.io values](/assets/images/subdomain-setup-guides-how-to-connect-my-godaddy-subdomain-with-short.io-untitled-1d39731d-94f28dffd9563f29cf17f2295e74a246.png)

## Short.io configurations[​](#shortio-configurations "Direct link to Short.io configurations")

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1. Sign in to your [Short.io](https://short.io/) account.

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

   ![Short.io domain selection page with Add own domain highlighted](/assets/images/subdomain-setup-guides-how-to-connect-my-godaddy-subdomain-with-short.io-image-99ba2109-22e9b37ccf5dc9683f6959df80f8cd3f.png)

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

   ![Add own domain form with subdomain name options and Add Domain button](/assets/images/subdomain-setup-guides-how-to-connect-my-godaddy-subdomain-with-short.io-image-c51e8739-70dd5135cb974f7cb94da64d74ad7b01.png)

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**:

   ![Short.io Domain Settings showing Active status for subdomain](/assets/images/subdomain-setup-guides-how-to-connect-my-godaddy-subdomain-with-short.io-screenshotfrom2024-08-0716-52-12c-8ec761c9-77ee8042d7369fda10bbc2b9ab1c7e30.png)

**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**.