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Domains

Add Custom domain

Add Custom domain

On this page we explain how you can connect your custom domain to SQR and use it as a short link.

Notes:

  • You need a paid plan to connect custom domains.
  • Make sure the custom domain you add is not yet in use. If you want to use the domain of your main brand use a sub-domain like qr.domain.com.
  • Don't use the same custom domain for your custom index page in the submission form.
  • We recommend just using the CNAME pointing to sqr.co

Step by step

  1. Go to the Custom Domains tab.
    Click Connect custom domain and fill in your domain. Most users pick a subdomain like qr.domain.com so the main domain stays untouched.
  2. Custom index URL
    Optional. Leave empty to use the SQR homepage.
  3. Custom 404 URL
    Optional. Leave empty to use the SQR 404 page.
  4. Click Create to save.
  5. Now add one DNS record at your domain host:

CNAME
Host: your subdomain
Value: sqr.co

Once DNS updates, your domain will activate automatically in SQR.
You can check the status in the Custom Domains tab. It usually takes a few minutes but can take up to 24 hours depending on your DNS.

guy sitting in front of an imac adding custom domains for sqr.co

Below you can see an example of how your DNS records should look like

Example subdomain

When you're using a subdomain as your custom domain like qr.domain.com your DNS records should look something like this:

Type Host Value TTL
CNAME qr sqr.co Automatic

Example main domain

When you're using your main domain as your custom domain like domain.com your DNS records should look something like this:

Type Host Value TTL
CNAME @ sqr.co Automatic
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If you previously used an A-record for our servers, replace it with a CNAME that points to sqr.co.