# How to connect my Namecheap 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 Namecheap for a subdomain, enable the service for your main domain.

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

## Namecheap **configurations**[​](#namecheap-configurations "Direct link to namecheap-configurations")

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1. Sign in to your [Namecheap](http://namecheap.com/) account.

2. In the Dashboard click on **Manage** next to your domain name:

   ![Namecheap dashboard with Manage button highlighted for domain](/assets/images/subdomain-setup-guides-how-to-connect-my-namecheap-subdomain-with-short.io-screenshot2020-11-25at013737-9d521b1c-6419cd2d7b7d26471d309468f79e5fa8.png)

3. Click on **Advanced DNS** tab:

   ![Namecheap domain details with Advanced DNS tab highlighted](/assets/images/subdomain-setup-guides-how-to-connect-my-namecheap-subdomain-with-short.io-screenshot2020-11-25at013833-f6ddcd67-c3cba68ff848e4be376a53c322fd3103.png)

4. Click on **Add new record** and fill in the following information:

   * **Type**: CNAME

   * **Host**: `<your-subdomain-name>`

   * **Target**: cname.short.io

   * **TTL**: 3600

5. Click on  to save the changes:

   ![Namecheap CNAME record with subdomain host and cname.short.io value](/assets/images/subdomain-setup-guides-how-to-connect-my-namecheap-subdomain-with-short.io-namecheap-69e4923f-39da7506917d5768de8002ec5e083ba5.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-namecheap-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-namecheap-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-namecheap-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**.