It is not necessary to register a new domain name for shortening links if you own one that works properly. Create a subdomain using a domain you already have.
Note: Before using Spaceship for a subdomain, enable the service for your main domain.
When your main domain is active in Spaceship, add a subdomain.
Spaceship configurations
Sign in to your Spaceship account.
In the Launchpad's search field enter Advanced DNS and click on the result link that appears:
In the Advanced DNS settings click on the domain that you want to configure:
In the next screen navigate to the DNS records panel and click on Add record -> CNAME:
Configure the record as follows:
Host: <your-subdomain-name>
Type: CNAME
Value: cname.short.io
For example:
Click on Add.
The DNS record is added to your domain settings.
You can check its propagation status by clicking on
:
Short.io configurations:
Sign in to your Short.io account.
Open the User menu and click on Add domain:
In the next screen click on Add my own domain:
Enter your domain name, select This is domain I already use for website or blog.
Select an option according to your subdomain name and click on Add domain, for example:
Open the Domain settings and check if the domain is in status Active:
Important note: If the domain is Inactive then wait for a few hours and click on Refresh to check if the status has changed.
You will receive an email from the Short.io team informing you that the domain is now configured. Feel free to shorten your links and enjoy Short.io.