Setting Up Your Custom Domain with PrettyURL

This guide will help you configure your custom domain or subdomain with our URL shortener service.

Create the domain on Pretty URL

1. Log into your Pretty URL Dashboard (opens in a new tab)
2. Navigate to the Custom Domains page
3. Click "Create"
4. Enter your domain name
5. Follow the DNS verification steps below

Here's an updated version of the documentation with the DNS configuration section improved:

Setting Up Your Custom Domain with PrettyURL

This guide will help you configure your custom domain or subdomain with our URL shortener service.

Quick Setup

1. Log into your PrettyURL dashboard
2. Navigate to Settings > Custom Domains
3. Click "Create Domain"
4. Enter your domain name
5. Follow the DNS verification steps below

DNS Configuration

Option 1: Using a Subdomain (e.g., links.yourdomain.com)

Configure your DNS settings with the following CNAME and TXT records:

CNAME Record:

Type: CNAME
Host: links (or your preferred subdomain)
Value: connect.prettyurl.net
TTL: 3600 (or automatic)

TXT Record:

Type: TXT
Host: prettyurl-verification
Value: [Verification Code]
TTL: 3600 (or automatic)

Replace [Verification Code] with the code provided in your PrettyURL dashboard.

Option 2: Using an Apex Domain (e.g., yourdomain.com)

Configure your DNS settings with the following A and TXT records:

A Record:

Type: A
Host: @ (or leave empty)
Value: 167.233.14.201
TTL: 3600 (or automatic)

TXT Record:

Type: TXT
Host: prettyurl-verification
Value: [Verification Code]
TTL: 3600 (or automatic)

Replace [Verification Code] with the code provided in your PrettyURL dashboard.

Verification Process

1. After adding your DNS records, return to the PrettyURL dashboard
2. Click "Verify Domain"
3. The system will check your DNS configuration
4. Verification usually takes 5-15 minutes, but can take up to 48 hours (very rare) due to DNS propagation

Troubleshooting

• If verification fails, double-check your DNS records
• Ensure you've waited at least 15 minutes for DNS propagation
• Verify that there are no conflicting DNS records
• Try using a DNS propagation checker tool to verify your changes

Common Issues

• "Domain Not Verified": Wait for DNS propagation and try again
• "Invalid DNS Records": Ensure records match exactly as shown above
• "Domain Already In Use": Contact support if you own this domain

Next Steps

Once your domain is verified:

1. Your custom domain is ready to use
2. All new shortened URLs can use your domain