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

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

Porkbun configurations​

  1. Sign in to your Porkbun account.

  2. In the Dashboard navigate to the Domain Management section:

    Porkbun Domain Management page with domain list

  3. Mouse over the domain which you want to connect with Short.io and click on the DNS option that appears.

  4. In the Manage DNS Records screen fill in the following information and click on Add:

    • Type: CNAME

    • Host: <your-subdomain-name>

    • Answer: cname.short.io

    For example:

    Porkbun Manage DNS Records form with CNAME type and cname.short.io answer

    The new record should be visible in the Current records section.

Short.io configurations​

  1. Sign in to your Short.io account.

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

    Short.io domain selection page with Add own domain highlighted

  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

  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

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.