Custom Domains for QR Codes
Replace generic short URLs with your own branded domain for professional appearance and trust.
Benefits of Custom Domains
Brand Recognition:
- qr.yourbrand.com instead of iloveqr.com/abc123
- Builds trust with your audience
- Consistent branding across touchpoints
Professional Appearance:
- Looks more legitimate
- Increases scan confidence
- Better for business cards and marketing
SEO Benefits:
- Your domain gets the traffic
- Better analytics attribution
- Link authority stays with you
Setting Up Custom Domain
Requirements:
- Your own domain name
- Access to DNS settings
- Pro plan or higher
Steps:
- Go to Settings > Custom Domains
- Click Add Custom Domain
- Enter your domain (e.g., qr.yourbrand.com)
- Add DNS records (CNAME provided)
- Verify ownership
- Start using immediately
DNS Configuration
You'll need to add a CNAME record:
- Type: CNAME
- Name: qr (or your chosen subdomain)
- Value: custom.iloveqr.com
- TTL: 3600 (or default)
Changes may take 1-48 hours to propagate.
Subdomain Recommendations
Common choices:
- qr.yourbrand.com
- go.yourbrand.com
- link.yourbrand.com
- scan.yourbrand.com
- short.yourbrand.com
SSL/HTTPS
All custom domains automatically get free SSL certificates for secure HTTPS connections.
Path Structure
Your QR codes will use:
- yourdomain.com/abc123 (short codes)
- yourdomain.com/product-name (custom slugs)
Multiple Domains
Business and Enterprise plans support multiple custom domains for different brands or campaigns.
Best Practices
Choose Wisely: Short, memorable subdomains work best.
Test Thoroughly: Verify all QR codes work after domain setup.
Plan for Scale: Use one primary domain for consistency.
Monitor Performance: Track analytics per domain.