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

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

Squarespace configurations​

  1. Sign in to your Squarespace account.

  2. In the top left corner of the page click on Domains:

    Squarespace top navigation bar with Domains tab highlighted

  3. Click on the domain that you want to connect with Short.io:

    Squarespace Domains page with domain entry highlighted

  4. In the Overview panel click on DNS:

    Squarespace domain overview with DNS option highlighted in sidebar

  5. Click on Add record.

  6. In the Custom records panel fill in the following information and click on Save.

    • Host: <your-subdomain-name>

    • Type: CNAME

    • Data: cname.short.io

    The result should look similar to:

    Squarespace Custom records with CNAME record pointing to cname.short.io

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.