🌍 How to Add Your Own Custom Domain

Want your LinkFox pages and short links to live under your own branded domain like links.yoursite.com? You can! It’s easy to set up and gives your brand that extra layer of polish and professionalism. ✨

Here’s how to connect your custom domain or subdomain to LinkFox:

🔹 Step 1: Start Domain Setup

1. Log into your account at linkfox.us
2. Click Custom Domains in the left-hand menu
3. Click + Connect Custom Domain (top-right button)

You’ll see a message that your domain or subdomain needs a CNAME record pointing to:

⚠️ Pro tip: Use a subdomain like links.yoursite.com If you already use your root domain (yoursite.com) for a website, changing its CNAME could break it.

🔹 Step 2: Add a CNAME Record with Your Domain Provider

Head over to your domain registrar’s DNS settings (like GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, or Cloudflare) and:

1. Add a new CNAME record
2. Use the following values

✅ Save the record 🕒 Wait up to 24 hours for DNS propagation (usually much faster)

🔹 Step 3: Configure Domain Settings in LinkFox

While DNS is propagating, go back to LinkFox and:

• Set a Custom Index URL – Choose where users land if they visit your domain directly
• Add a Custom 404 Page – Optional, but great for branding broken links

🔒 SSL Activation (Let’s Encrypt Style)

Once the CNAME is verified, LinkFox will automatically issue an SSL certificate for your domain. This ensures secure, encrypted connections (https://), which builds trust with your audience.

🕒 SSL activation may also take up to 24 hours.

Once verified, your domain will show as Active ✅

🔹 Step 4: Start Using Your Domain!

Now that your domain is connected:

• Create a new Bio Page or Short Link
• In the domain dropdown, select your custom domain
• That’s it — you’re live with branded links!

🧠 FAQ: Common Questions About Custom Domains

❓ What is a CNAME record?

It maps your domain (like links.yoursite.com) to another domain instead of an IP. For LinkFox, you point it to app.linkfox.us.

❓ How long does DNS take to update?

Most domains update in 1–4 hours, but full propagation can take up to 24–48 hours. You can check status at dnschecker.org

❓ My domain still isn’t working… now what?

• Check that your CNAME points to app.linkfox.us
• Remove any conflicting A or AAAA records
• Use DNS tools to verify, or contact support

❓ Can I use both www and non-www versions of my domain?

Yes — but you may need:

• A redirect from your root domain to www.yoursite.com
• Or an ALIAS/ANAME record if your DNS provider supports it

❓ Why do I see a security or SSL warning?

Likely your SSL certificate is still being issued. Wait 24 hours and make sure:

• The CNAME is set up
• You’ve added the domain in LinkFox
• No conflicting records exist

❓ What if my domain provider needs help setting it up?

Use this email template 👇

📧 Email Template for Your Domain Provider

Subject: Help Adding a CNAME Record for LinkFox

TL;DR

Connect your domain → Add CNAME to DNS → Wait for propagation → Customize your settings → Use it with Bio Pages & Short Links. Now your LinkFox content lives on your branded domain — looking slick, trustworthy, and fully you. 🌐🦊