# How to create a subdomain for a domain that you purchased from Short.io

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You can configure a subdomain for a domain that you acquired from **Short.io** and shorten links with it.

## To create a subdomain[​](#to-create-a-subdomain "Direct link to To create a subdomain")

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-create-a-subdomain-for-a-domain-that-you-purchased-from-short.io-image-99ba2109-22e9b37ccf5dc9683f6959df80f8cd3f.png)

3. Select **This is empty short domain (sub-domain) just for links** and enter your subdomain name followed by a dot and then your domain name, *for example*, **mysubdomain.mydomain.fr**:

   ![Add own domain form with subdomain name entered and Add Domain button](/assets/images/subdomain-setup-guides-how-to-create-a-subdomain-for-a-domain-that-you-purchased-from-short.io-screenshotfrom2025-01-2313-50-52-49149a3e-2296746217ef3e0b01c07674c9257b7a.png)

4. Click on **Add domain**.

The subdomain is created and you can review its status by clicking on **Domain settings**:

![Short.io Domain Settings showing Active status for created subdomain](/assets/images/subdomain-setup-guides-how-to-create-a-subdomain-for-a-domain-that-you-purchased-from-short.io-screenshotfrom2024-09-2510-28-52-e2bfa6a6-2df6d0e37f5ef0ff1b6ba9a1a2ad3434.png)

Once the subdomain is active, you will receive an email from our team. Feel free to shorten your links and enjoy **Short.io**.