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# Custom Link Shortener

This page shows you how to setup a custom link shortener and the benefits of doing so

Set up a custom link shortener so the links in your text campaigns use your own domain. Links look cleaner and stay trackable.

## How to set up a custom link shortener

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Go to [Settings](https://manager.cymbal.co/settings/organization).
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Select [Domain](https://manager.cymbal.co/settings/domain).
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Select **Custom link shortener** to start setup.
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Enter your domain name.
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Choose a subdomain. We recommend something short and simple, like "t".
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Add the DNS records Cymbal shows you. See [Adding DNS Records](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/setting-up-cymbal/domain-setup-dns/adding-dns-records).
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Check the status of your records. **Pending** means your records aren't connected yet. When each record shows a check mark, your custom link shortener is ready to use.
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## How your custom link shortener is used

In the text campaign editor, you can add events dynamically by typing `/` in the text box. When you add an event, Cymbal uses your custom link in the message, so it looks cleaner and the clicks stay trackable.

Creating individual short links (**Web tools** → **Short Links** → **Create**) is a separate feature. See [Create short links](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/landing-pages-and-forms/create-short-links).

## Related

* [Adding DNS Records](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/setting-up-cymbal/domain-setup-dns/adding-dns-records)
* [Short Links](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/landing-pages-and-forms/short-links)
* [Create short links](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/landing-pages-and-forms/create-short-links)