While it's possible to reroute traffic from your website domain to branded links, we highly recommend using a dedicated domain for your short links.
We recommend using short branded domains, which are:
Simpler to set up - just update DNS settings, no CMS configuration needed
Faster - one less redirect hop for your users
Easier to troubleshoot - fewer moving parts that can break
More reliable - no dependency on your website's CMS staying configured correctly
When using your website domain to shorten links, you will need a verification file if your alias domain uses a redirect method other than a 301 status code. If you're using a 301 redirect, no verification file is needed.
To upload the verification file:
Download the
rebrandly-validation.txtfile.Save the file as "rebrandly" (with no file extension) on your device.
Access your website's content directory and create a folder named ".well-known" (including the dot) at the root ("/") level. If this folder already exists, skip this step. Contact your hosting provider for specific instructions on creating folders and uploading files.
Upload the "rebrandly" file into the ".well-known" directory.
Test that the file is accessible by navigating to
https://yourwebsite.com/.well-known/rebrandlyin your browser (replace "yourwebsite.com" with your actual domain name).
If you can view or download the file, Rebrandly will be able to verify your domain. You'll receive a confirmation email when verification is complete.
Removing this verification file from your site will cause you to lose domain verification within Rebrandly.