Brand authority
Create short links under your own domain to build brand authority and increase trust.
Custom domain URL shortener
Custom domain URL shortener for branded links
Connect and validate your own domain, then create branded short links and review their activity in Blinkode.
Domain-backed links
Your own hostname, managed inside the same Blinkode short-link workflow.
Add a custom domain from the dashboard.
Validate DNS and connection state in Blinkode.
Use the connected domain for branded links and custom slugs.
Blinkode keeps the domain-management workflow connected to the real product surface.
Custom domain URL shortener
Why teams move to custom domains
Clear DNS setup
Add the required DNS records, review validation status, and use the domain once Blinkode marks it ready.
Unified management
Manage custom-domain links alongside your standard Blinkode links and see all analytics together.
Who uses custom domains
Agencies and client teams
Keep shared links closer to the brand your clients already recognize.
Operators launching campaigns
Use a more trustworthy hostname when the link itself is part of the campaign experience.
Teams with API or QR workflows
Carry the same domain-backed short-link system into automation and printed materials.
How Blinkode handles custom domains
01
Add the domain in Blinkode
Create the domain record from the dashboard and keep it tied to your account.
02
Validate the required DNS records
Blinkode surfaces the connection status and validation details needed for the domain workflow.
03
Use it for branded short links
Once active, the connected domain becomes part of your short-link and slug workflow.
Default short-link host versus your own domain
Default shared hostYour custom domain
The link uses the standard Blinkode short-link host.
The link uses a hostname your team already controls.
Brand alignment is limited to the destination and surrounding copy.
The link itself carries the brand signal before the click.
Custom slugs are not part of the default-host workflow.
Connected Pro custom domains unlock the branded slug workflow.
Operational notes that matter here
Account-owned domain records
Blinkode keeps custom domains scoped to the owning account rather than treating them as generic public aliases.
Validated connection state
The domain workflow depends on actual Blinkode validation steps before the hostname is treated as ready.
Shared product surface
The same Blinkode app handles setup, readiness, and ongoing short-link use for the connected domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is a custom domain URL shortener?+
It is a short-link workflow that uses your own domain instead of the shared default host, while still managing links through Blinkode.
Why use my own domain?+
It can feel more trustworthy, more recognizable, and more aligned with your brand or client work.
Can I use it with QR codes?+
Yes. QR workflows can still point to the managed link that uses your connected Blinkode custom domain.
Do I need to change DNS settings?+
Blinkode custom domains depend on DNS configuration and validation, so setup stays accurate and predictable.
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Bring your own domain into the Blinkode short-link workflow.
Use branded hosts, cleaner routing, and the path toward custom slugs when the campaign needs stronger ownership.