Custom Domains

Custom domains let you use your own branded domain for short links instead of go2.gg. This builds trust with your audience and reinforces your brand identity.

Why Use a Custom Domain?

• Brand Recognition: your.link/sale is more memorable than go2.gg/xyz123
• Trust: Users are more likely to click links from domains they recognize
• Professionalism: Shows you've invested in your link infrastructure
• Analytics: Track performance across your branded links

Adding a Custom Domain

Step 1: Add the Domain

1. Go to Dashboard → Domains
2. Click "Add Domain"
3. Enter your domain (e.g., link.example.com)
4. Click "Add"

Step 2: Configure DNS

Go2 will display the required DNS records. Add these to your DNS provider:

Verification Record (TXT)

Name: _go2.link.example.com
Type: TXT
Value: go2-verify=abc123def456

Redirect Record (CNAME)

Name: link.example.com
Type: CNAME
Value: cname.go2.gg

Step 3: Verify Ownership

1. Wait 5-10 minutes for DNS propagation
2. Click "Verify Domain" in your dashboard
3. Go2 will check the TXT record automatically

Once verified, your domain is ready to use!

SSL Certificates

Go2 automatically provisions SSL certificates for your custom domains using Cloudflare's edge certificates. No configuration required.

• Automatic provisioning: SSL is set up within minutes
• Auto-renewal: Certificates never expire
• Full encryption: All traffic is HTTPS

Domain Settings

Default Redirect URL

Set where visitors go when they visit your domain without a path:

https://link.example.com → https://example.com

Configure in Dashboard → Domains → [Your Domain] → Settings.

Not Found URL

Set a custom 404 page for invalid slugs:

https://link.example.com/invalid → https://example.com/404

Using Custom Domains

Once verified, select your custom domain when creating links:

Dashboard

Choose your domain from the dropdown when creating a new link.

API

Specify the domain field:

{
  "destinationUrl": "https://example.com/landing",
  "domain": "link.example.com",
  "slug": "summer-sale"
}

Result: https://link.example.com/summer-sale

Multiple Domains

You can add multiple custom domains based on your plan:

Plan	Custom Domains
Free	1
Pro	5
Business	20
Enterprise	Unlimited

Use different domains for different purposes:

• link.example.com - General marketing
• get.example.com - Product downloads
• join.example.com - Event registrations

DNS Providers

Here's how to configure DNS with popular providers:

Cloudflare

1. Log in to Cloudflare Dashboard
2. Select your domain
3. Go to DNS → Records
4. Add the TXT and CNAME records
5. Ensure the CNAME is proxied (orange cloud)

GoDaddy

1. Log in to GoDaddy
2. Go to My Products → DNS
3. Click Add for each record
4. Enter the Name, Type, and Value

Namecheap

1. Log in to Namecheap
2. Go to Domain List → Manage
3. Click Advanced DNS
4. Add both records

Google Domains

1. Log in to Google Domains
2. Select your domain
3. Go to DNS → Custom records
4. Add the TXT and CNAME records

Troubleshooting

Domain Won't Verify

• Wait longer: DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours
• Check records: Ensure the TXT record is exactly as shown
• Remove quotes: Some providers add quotes around TXT values

Use a tool like DNS Checker to verify propagation.

SSL Certificate Issues

• Wait: Certificate provisioning takes up to 15 minutes
• Clear cache: Hard refresh or try incognito mode
• Check CNAME: Ensure the CNAME points to cname.go2.gg

Links Not Redirecting

• Verify domain: Ensure the domain shows "Verified" in your dashboard
• Check CNAME: The redirect depends on the CNAME record
• SSL: Make sure you're using HTTPS

Removing a Domain

1. Go to Dashboard → Domains
2. Click the domain you want to remove
3. Click "Delete Domain"
4. Confirm the deletion

Warning: This will break all links using that domain.

Best Practices

1. Use a subdomain: link.example.com is better than example.com
2. Keep it short: Shorter domains = shorter links
3. Be memorable: Choose something easy to type
4. Set up 404: Provide a helpful fallback page
5. Monitor verification: Renew verification if DNS changes

Next Steps

• Short Links - Create branded short links
• Analytics - Track domain performance
• API Reference - Manage domains via API