Records to add (replace go with your subdomain; for root domains use the IP address shown in your dashboard):
| Situation | Type | Host / Name | Value / Points to | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Subdomain (go.yourbrand.com) | CNAME | go | cname.urlcrop.com | Auto or 300 |
Root domain (yb.in) | A | @ | server IP shown in the dashboard | Auto or 300 |
| Only if the dashboard asks for it | TXT | _urlcrop | urlcrop-verify=ab12cd34… | Auto or 300 |
GoDaddy
- Sign in → My Products → Domains → DNS.
- Add new record → Type CNAME, Name
go, Valuecname.urlcrop.com, TTL 1 hour → Save. For a root domain choose Type A, Name@, Value the IP from the dashboard. - If a conflicting A or CNAME record for the same name exists, delete it first. GoDaddy's default "Parked" A record at
@must be removed for root domains.
Cloudflare
- Select the domain → DNS → Records → Add record.
- CNAME, Name
go, Targetcname.urlcrop.com, Proxy status: DNS only (grey cloud) → Save. For a root domain: A, Name@, IPv4 address from the dashboard, DNS only. - The grey cloud is essential. With the orange cloud (proxied) on, the certificate authority reaches Cloudflare instead of our servers, the certificate is not issued and visitors see errors.
Namecheap
- Domain List → Manage → Advanced DNS.
- Add new record → CNAME Record, Host
go, Valuecname.urlcrop.com, TTL Automatic. - For a root domain: A Record, Host
@, Value the IP from the dashboard. Remove Namecheap's default parking or URL-redirect record for@.
Other providers (Hostinger, BigRock, Squarespace Domains, Route 53 and so on) use the same records; the screen names differ. DNS changes take from a minute to 48 hours to spread, typically under 15 minutes. After adding the record, return to URLCrop and click Check DNS.