Domain Setup Guides
General instructions how to setup your own domain
With Short.io you can shorten links on your own domain. You have the options to connect a newly created domain or a domain on which you already host your website. Before adding your domain to Short.io, you need to follow some activation steps in order to connect the domain with Short.io and then use it for link shortening.
How can I add my domain to Short.io?
To connect your domain with Short.io, please follow the instructions below after you have configured the necessary settings in your domain registrar account.
How to set up a domain for short links (List of Registrars)
Follow the detailed instructions on how to register a domain and add it to Short.io. Choose a guide depending on your domain registrar.
What IP addresses does Short.io use?
Short.io serves the application via the IP address, which you need to apply during domain configuration.
Common mistakes when configuring a domain
Domain configuration isn’t as easy as it may seem. While adding a domain and forwarding it to necessary servers, missing minor settings can spoil domain activation.
Can I configure a domain with CNAME?
Yes, you can configure a domain for shortening links with a CNAME record.
How to automatically connect my Cloudflare domain with Short.io
If you want to configure your domain manually follow the instructions in this article.
How to automatically connect my Godaddy domain with Short.io
If you want to configure your domain manually follow the instructions in this article.
How to automatically connect my 1&1 Ionos domain with Short.io
If you want to configure your domain manually follow the instructions in this article.
How to automatically connect my NameSilo domain with Short.io
If you want to configure your domain manually follow the instructions in ths article.
How to connect my Cloudflare domain with Short.io
If you have acquired a domain from Cloudflare, you should follow some activation steps in order to connect the domain with Short.io and use it for link shortening.
How to connect my Godaddy domain with Short.io
For shortening links in Short.io, you have to add your domain name or, if you do not have a domain, you can acquire one from Short.io or any domain registrar. The advantage of buying a domain from Short.io is that the domain will be active at once.
How to connect my Namecheap domain with Short.io
For shortening links in Short.io, you have to add your domain name or, if you do not have a domain, you can acquire one from Short.io or any domain registrar. The advantage of buying a domain from Short.io is that the domain will be active at once.
How to connect my 1&1 Ionos domain with Short.io
If you have acquired a domain from Ionos, you should follow some activation steps in order to connect the domain with Short.io and use it for link shortening.
How to connect my NameSilo domain with Short.io
If you have acquired a domain from NameSilo, you should follow some activation steps in order to connect the domain with Short.io and use it for link shortening.
How to connect my Name.com domain with Short.io
For shortening links in Short.io, you have to add your domain name or, if you do not have a domain, you can acquire one from Short.io or any domain registrar. The advantage of buying a domain from Short.io is that the domain will be active at once.
How to connect my Hostinger domain with Short.io
For shortening links in Short.io, you have to add your domain name or, if you do not have a domain, you can acquire one from Short.io or any domain registrar. The advantage of buying a domain from Short.io is that the domain will be active at once.
How to connect my Porkbun domain with Short.io
If you have acquired a domain from Porkbun, you should follow some activation steps in order to connect the domain with Short.io and use it for link shortening.
How to connect my Spaceship domain with Short.io
If you have acquired a domain from Spaceship, you should follow some activation steps in order to connect the domain with Short.io and use it for link shortening.
How to connect my Hostgator domain with Short.io
If you have acquired a domain from Hostgator, you should follow some activation steps in order to connect the domain with Short.io and use it for link shortening.
How to connect my SiteGround domain with Short.io
If you have acquired a domain from SiteGround, you should follow some activation steps in order to connect the domain with Short.io and use it for link shortening.
How to connect my Gandi.net domain with Short.io
Gandi.net is a domain registrar, where you can buy an available domain or subdomain name. Gandi provides many domain names up to 700 extensions.
How to connect my Dreamhost domain with Short.io
DreamHost is a platform where you can buy domains and subdomains for the website or short branded links.
How to connect my Freenom domain with Short.io
For shortening links in Short.io, you have to add your domain name or, if you do not have a domain, you can acquire one from Short.io or any domain registrar. The advantage of buying a domain from Short.io is that the domain will be active at once.
Is it possible to include "www" in front of a short domain?
Yes, it is possible.
How to transfer a domain to Short.io
To transfer a domain from another domain registrar or a URL shortener to Short.io, you need to provide us with the transfer number. You can get the transfer number from your domain registrar or the link shortener.
How to transfer a domain from Short.io
To transfer a domain from Short.io to another domain registrar or a URL shortener, contact Short.io support and we will provide you with a transfer number.