Custom Domain

Add a custom domain to your Organization so that you can create short links with a domain that reflects your brand. This boosts brand recognition and enhances public trust in your links.

Prerequisites

  • You own or manage a custom domain and have access to its DNS settings.

  • Your Hyphen organization member account allows you to create a custom domain in your organization.

  • Your short link domain is different from your website, however you can use a subdomain. For example::

    typewebsiteshort link
    separate domainsacme.comac.me
    subdomainacme.comgo.acme.com

1. Sign in to your DNS

Sign in to your DNS provider's dashboard and access the DNS entries for the domain you plan to use with Hyphen's link URL shortening service.

2. Add DNS records

Choose one of the following options to add the required DNS entries for domain verification. Once your domain is verified, the DNS records must remain in place for continued use with Hyphen.

For a subdomain

Add a CNAME record with the following details. If you’re using a top-level domain and your provider doesn’t support CNAME records at the top level, follow the instructions for domains below.

Record TypeHostnamePoints
CNAME[replace with your domain]hyphen.link

For a domain

Add the following A records to point your domain to Hyphen.

Record TypeHostnamePoints
A[replace with your domain]35.223.212.127
A[replace with your domain]34.127.111.15

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If your domain has any other A records pointing to non-Hyphen IP addresses, remove them to ensure verification.

3. Add your custom domain to Hyphen

  1. Sign in to your Hyphen account.

  2. In the main navigation, select Settings. Under Organization, choose Domains.

  3. Click the Add Domain button.

  4. Enter your custom domain and select Next.

  5. If you haven't already add the DNS records to point to Hyphen in your domain's DNS settings, sign in to your domain registrar and follow the steps above.

  6. Once you sure the DNS record(s) have been added, click the Verify Domain button.

Your domain should be ready to use for branded short links within 5 minutes, as domain verification usually completes quickly.