Custom Domain Basics

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Custom domains are a powerful feature that allows you to brand your shortened links with your own domain name, enhancing brand recognition and trust with your audience. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and managing custom domains in Divsly.

Why Use Custom Domains?

Using a custom domain for your links offers several benefits:

  • Brand Recognition:Links with your custom domain are instantly recognizable and promote brand consistency.
  • Trust:Custom domains make your links appear more trustworthy to your audience, reducing the likelihood of them being perceived as spam.
  • Control:You have greater control over your links and can ensure they align with your brand guidelines.

Setting Up a Custom Domain

Follow these steps to set up a custom domain in Divsly:

  1. Purchase a Domain:
    • If you don't already have a domain, purchase one from a domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, Hostinger)
  2. Add Your Domain to Divsly:
    • Log in to your Divsly account.
    • Navigate to the "Custom Links" section from the dashboard.
    • Click on "Add New Domain" and enter your domain name (e.g., yourbrand.com).
    Add New Domain
  3. Configure DNS Settings:
    • Access your domain registrar's DNS settings.
    • Create a A record pointing to Divsly as instructed
    • Ensure the A record is set up correctly to avoid any disruptions.
    • Divsly will check the DNS configuration and verify your domain.
    divsly dns records

Now you can use this custom domain for creating Short links , QR Codes and Link-in-bio Pages

Managing Custom Domains

  • Edit DNS Settings:
    • If you need to update or change your DNS settings, you can do so from your domain registrar's dashboard.
  • Remove a Domain:
    • To remove a custom domain from Divsly, navigate to the Custom Domains section and click the Delete icon.

Troubleshooting

  • DNS Propagation:DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate. If your domain is not verifying, wait a bit longer and try again.
  • Incorrect Configuration:Double-check your A record settings to ensure they are correctly pointing to Divsly IP Address

Setting up and managing custom domains in Divsly helps to strengthen your brand presence and build trust with your audience. For further assistance, visit the Divsly Help Center or contact our support team.

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