Dedicated domain or subdomain
Choose a hostname that fits your existing website.
Learn moreCUSTOM DOMAINS
Plan the domain before publishing links.
DNS, ownership verification, HTTPS and routing are separate checks. Learn what to confirm for each hostname before you publish a URL.
THE LINK LIFECYCLE
Plan the address. Check the path. Keep it useful.
- Own the hostnameChoose a domain your team can renew and maintain.
- Publish with a purposeRecord where each public URL appears.
- Test after changesFollow the original link through to the destination.
Plan the full path of a public URL.
The guides explain the decisions and checks behind reliable links.
DNS records
Check the exact host and value issued by your provider.
Learn moreHTTPS
Confirm the certificate covers the hostname people use.
Learn moreRouting
Test a known path and a missing path after setup.
Learn moreChoose the right hostname
A subdomain such as go.example.com can host managed links while example.com stays on the main website. A dedicated short domain is another option when URL length matters. Both require a renewal owner. The apex and www are separate hostnames; connecting one does not automatically validate the other.
Readiness is more than a DNS answer
A complete connection needs the expected DNS record, ownership proof when required, an active HTTPS certificate and a route bound to the right application. During onboarding, test a known path over HTTPS and a missing path. A generic site-not-found response after DNS resolution points to a routing or provider state that still needs attention.
CONTINUE LEARNING
Read the DNS guide