How to use Custom Domains

In this article, we will go through how to set up a custom domain with LinkDrip.

Using your own custom domains

LinkDrip allows you to use custom domains for shortened links.
Instead of e.g. drp.li/x7Sa9 (opens in a new tab), you can use a custom domain in this link link.mycompany.io/x7Sa9 (opens in a new tab).

Setting up a custom domain

Go to the Settings page and click the Custom Domains menu button.
Enter the domain you wish to use, and click the Add domain button.

We do not recommend using a root domain (e.g. yourcompany.io).
Instead, use a subdomain like "link" (e.g. link.yourcompany.io).

Adding DNS Records

In order to make the custom domain work correctly, we need to create a DNS record.

After clicking the Add domain button, LinkDrip will give you a CNAME record.

Go to your domain name registrar and add these two records under the DNS settings.

This is an example from Namecheap.
All providers differ a little, but the concept is the same. If you are confused about how to set this up with your domain provider, please contact their support.

Verify the domain

Now you need to wait for the DNS to propagate.
This can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours.

After waiting, you can click the Verify button.
If the domain is not ready yet, a warning will appear in LinkDrip.

If it is, you should see your domain with the status "Active".

Use the domain

Congratulations 🥳
You are now all set up!

When you create a link, you can now pick your custom domain under the Settings tab in the right side panel.

Setting up a 404 page

This step is optional, but we recommend setting up a 404 page for links containing your domain.

If LinkDrip cannot find the link ID that is used, we will simply redirect the viewer to this page.
We will redirect the user to linkdrip.io (opens in a new tab) if you don't configure a 404 page.

Using a root domain (optional)

In case you are using a designated custom domain for your short links (e.g. shortl.ink), you should use the root domain.
Some DNS providers don't allow setting up a CNAME record on root, so we can't use a record with CNAME -> custom-domain.linkdrip.io.

Instead, you can set up an A Record and use one of these two IP addresses:

• 13.42.74.145
• 35.178.63.175

That's it 🙌
You should be set up now!