URL shortener with your own domain
Shorten URLs on a domain you own — with free automatic HTTPS and nothing to host.
Connect a custom domain and every short link carries it: links.yourbrand.com/spring. You do not need a server — point the domain here with one DNS record and we handle redirects and certificates. The free plan includes 6 custom domains.
Using your own domain is also the safest choice long-term: the links belong to whoever controls the domain, and that is you.
Shorten your link
Free, instant, no ads. A QR code comes with it.
Public shortening is paused while the dedicated short-link domain is being connected. Connect a domain you own to make short links.
Get started- 1,000 links free
- 6 custom domains free
- No credit card
How to do it in three steps
- 1
Add your domain
In the dashboard, choose "Add domain" and type it.
- 2
Add the DNS record we show
A CNAME for a subdomain, or an A record for a bare domain.
- 3
Verify
HTTPS is issued automatically; start creating links.
Subdomain or separate short domain?
A subdomain (go.yourbrand.com) needs no purchase and keeps your main site untouched. A separate short domain (ybr.nd) gives the shortest links. Both work the same way.
What happens on the domain’s home page and on unknown links
Choose where the bare domain goes (your main site, for example) and where a mistyped link lands instead of an error page — both free.
Buy a domain from the dashboard
Do not have one yet? Search and register a domain from the dashboard; it is connected automatically.
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Custom URL shortener
Shorten a URL with a custom name you choose — yourbrand.com/offer instead of a random code.
Self-hosted URL shortener or your own domain on a managed one?
Want your own URL shortener? You can build or self-host one — or get the same control on your own domain without running a server.
Website link shortener
Shorten any website address online — home pages, product pages, articles or files — and share one clean link.
Free URL shortener
Paste a long link, get a short one — free, fast and without ads. Sign up free to edit it later and see every click.
Start Free — no credit card
The free plan includes 1,000 links, 6 custom domains and 50,000 tracked clicks a month, free forever. Choose a free subdomain from six shared domains. Paid plans start at $4 a month when you outgrow it, and you keep everything you have built.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my own domain for short links for free?
Yes, 6 custom domains are included on the free plan, with automatic SSL.
Do I need hosting for a custom domain shortener?
No. You only change one DNS record; redirects and certificates run here.
Will my main website be affected?
No, if you use a subdomain such as go.yourbrand.com your main site is untouched.
Can I shorten a URL and keep my domain name?
Yes — that is exactly what a custom domain does.
How long does verification take?
Usually minutes after the DNS record is in place; it depends on your DNS provider.