Custom Domains
Your Brand, Your Links
Build trust and improve click-through rates with custom branded domains. Use your own domain for URL shortening while maintaining complete control over your brand experience.
Key Features
Everything you need to implement this use case effectively
Your Domain, Your Brand
Use your own domain (e.g., go.yourbrand.com) for all shortened links to maintain brand consistency.
SSL Certificate Included
Automatic SSL certificate provisioning and renewal for secure HTTPS links with no additional setup.
Easy DNS Setup
Simple CNAME setup with detailed instructions and automatic verification of domain configuration.
Lightning Fast Redirects
Global CDN ensures your custom domain links redirect as fast as our main domain worldwide.
Domain Security
Advanced security features including DDoS protection and malicious link detection for your domain.
Multiple Domains
Connect multiple custom domains for different campaigns, brands, or business units from one account.
Simple 3-Step Setup
Get your custom domain up and running in minutes
Add Your Domain
Enter your desired subdomain (e.g., go.yourbrand.com) in your Smler dashboard settings.
Configure DNS
Add a simple CNAME record to your domain's DNS settings pointing to our servers.
Start Using
Once verified, all your new shortened links will use your custom domain automatically.
DNS Configuration Example
Here's exactly what you need to add to your DNS settings
DNS Records to Add
• Replace "go" with your preferred subdomain
• Most DNS changes propagate within 15 minutes
• SSL certificates are automatically provisioned after verification
Why Custom Domains Matter
Compare the impact of using custom domains vs generic short links
Generic Short Links
https://smler.in/abc123Branded Custom Domain
https://go.yourbrand.com/productAdvanced Domain Features
Take your custom domains to the next level with these powerful features
Custom Landing Pages
Create branded landing pages for invalid or expired links with your own design and messaging.
Link Expiration
Set custom expiration dates for links and redirect to branded pages when they expire.
Geographic Routing
Route users to different destinations based on their geographic location automatically.
Custom Headers
Add custom HTTP headers and meta tags for SEO optimization and tracking integration.
Password Protection
Add password protection to sensitive links while maintaining your branded domain.
Subdomain Management
Manage multiple subdomains for different campaigns or business units from one dashboard.
Enterprise Domain Management
Need advanced domain features for your enterprise? Our enterprise plan includes dedicated IP addresses, custom SSL certificates, and priority support for domain configuration.
Why Choose This Solution?
Proven results that drive business growth
Higher Trust
Users are 3x more likely to click on links from domains they recognize and trust.
Better CTR
Average improvement in click-through rates when using branded custom domains.
Uptime Guarantee
Industry-leading uptime for your custom domain with global redundancy.
Ready to Brand Your Links?
Start using your own domain for URL shortening and build trust with your audience.