Custom Domains

Use your own branded domain for shortened links on Viso.li. This guide walks you through adding the domain, creating the required DNS record, confirming that the domain is active, and creating branded links with custom slugs.

Two ways to add a domain

You can start from the domain selector in the dashboard by opening the dropdown and choosing to add a domain, or go to Settings -> Domain to manage domains from your account settings.

1. Add Your Domain

Enter the domain you want to use for branded short links. You can add a root domain such as example.com or a subdomain such as go.example.com, depending on how you want your links to appear.

After submitting the domain, Viso.li checks its status and shows the DNS record you need to create.

Custom domain form where a user adds a domain

2. Add the DNS Record

Domain verification is handled through Vercel. The record you need depends on where your domain is managed. Copy the values shown inViso.li and add them at your DNS provider.

Use the record shown for your domain

Some domains verify with a CNAME record, while domains that are already on Vercel may require a TXT record instead. Use the type, name, and value displayed in the verification screen.

External DNS providers: CNAME

If your DNS is managed outside Vercel, create the CNAME record shown in the dashboard. This points your custom domain to the Vercel target used by Viso.li.

Custom domain verification screen showing a CNAME record

Domains already on Vercel: TXT

If the domain is already configured on Vercel, add the TXT record shown in the verification screen. This confirms ownership without changing where the domain currently points.

Custom domain verification screen showing a TXT record

3. Wait for Activation

DNS changes can take a little time to propagate. Once Vercel verifies the record, the domain status changes to active and you can select it when creating or managing links.

Ready to use

When your domain is active, choose it from the dashboard domain selector and create branded short links with your own domain.

Custom domain management screen showing an active domain

4. Create a Custom Slug

After your domain is active, select it when creating a new link and enter a custom slug to control the full branded URL. For example, a custom slug like spring-sale on your custom domain creates a memorable link for campaigns, launches, or shared resources.

Custom slugs support letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and must be unique for the selected domain.

Create new link dialog showing a selected custom domain and custom slug field