How do I add my own custom domain to Bitly?

Instead of creating links with the bit.ly domain, you can set up your own short domain to brand and personalize your links. To brand your links, you'll need a domain with 32 characters or less, including the dot.

Keep these things in mind as you choose and set up a custom domain:

• The domain for your short links must be different than your website domain.
• It can't be more than 32 characters long, including the dot.
• If you haven't added one yet, Bitly offers a complimentary domain. However, if you add your own domain, you won't be able to redeem this offer later.

To add a custom domain:

1. Sign in to your Bitly account.
2. Click the profile menu.
3. Select Account Settings.
   
   
4. Click Custom Domains.
5. Click Add Custom Domain. If you're purchasing your own custom domain from a provider like GoDaddy, choose a short domain with 32 characters or less, including the dot.
   
6. If you're using a free domain from Bitly. Follow the prompts and skip the next few steps.
7. Log in to your domain provider, such as GoDaddy.
8. Configure the following in your domain provider's DNS settings.
   

   RECORD TYPE	HOSTNAME	VALUE
   A	@	67.199.248.12
   A	@	67.199.248.13

   If you're using a subdomain, set a CNAME record type, too.
   

   RECORD TYPE	HOSTNAME	VALUE
   CNAME	@	cname.bitly.com

   Here's an example setup from GoDaddy's DNS Management. 

   
9. Click Next.
10. Enter your custom domain.
    
11. Click Next.
12. Click Track Domain Status on the confirmation screen.
    

Once the domain has been verified in the Bitly system, you're ready to create branded links with your own custom domain!