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# Custom domain

# How to Set Up a Custom Subdomain for Your Form URL

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Setting up a [custom subdomain](https://formester.com/features/custom-subdomains-for-form-url/) lets you publish forms under your own branded domain instead of Formester’s default URL. This gives you full control over branding, improves trust with respondents, and allows better tracking.

### Step 1: Log In to Your Formester Account
Go to [formester.com](https://formester.com) and log into your dashboard.

### Step 2: Add Your Subdomain
In the dashboard, look at the bottom left corner and click **Domain**.
* Enter your preferred subdomain (for example: `forms.yourdomain.com`).
* Click **Add Domain**.
* You will see the domain added successfully in your account.

### Step 3: Configure DNS Settings
Once you add the subdomain, Formester provides a **CNAME record**.
* Copy this record.
* Go to your DNS provider (such as GoDaddy, Cloudflare, or Namecheap).
* Paste the CNAME into your DNS settings to connect your subdomain with Formester.
* Save and verify the connection.

### Step 4: Publish a Form with Your Subdomain
Head back to your **Forms** list.
* Select a form, add any fields you want, and click **Publish**.
* Once published, the form URL will now include your custom subdomain.
Example: `forms.yourdomain.com/your-form-slug`.

### Step 5: Customize the URL Slug
To make the link more user-friendly:
* Go to **Settings** of your form.
* Toggle **Custom Slug** on.
* Add a unique slug, like `summer-campaign` or `application-form`.
* Update the settings and go to the **Share** tab to see your new URL.
Your final link might look like this:
`forms.yourdomain.com/summer-campaign`

### What You Can Do Next
With a custom subdomain, you can:
* Align your forms with your brand identity.
* Build trust with a recognizable URL.
* Create clean, professional links for campaigns.
* Track responses more effectively under your own domain.

### Final Thoughts
Adding a custom subdomain is a simple but powerful way to brand your Formester forms. By setting it up once, you make every future form look more professional and credible. Share the custom link with your audience and enjoy full control over your form’s appearance and tracking.