> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.emotive.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set up a Custom Domain

A Custom Domain is the perfect way for some brands to have a branded link, if you're not sure if this is your case, [check here.](https://help.emotive.io/branded-links.md)

> [!TIP]
>
> **Before you buy a domain**
>
> * Choose a domain as close to your brand name as possible, without any of the [blocked and restricted words](https://help.emotive.io/docs/compliance/blocked-and-restricted-words.md#blocked-and-restricted-words-in-sms-marketing).
> * We recommend Squarespace as it is easy to set up, but as long as you make sure your domain provider supports URL forwarding with path preservation, you should be okay. Some providers, like GoDaddy, don't support it.

## Choose your domain provider

> [tab] Squarespace
>
> 1. Purchase your domain in Squarespace.
> 2. In your domain settings, go to **Website > Domain Forwarding**.
> 3. In the **Enter Website URL** field, enter `https://yourbrand.emotv.net`.
> 4. Open **Advanced settings** and select the options below:
>
>    ![Screenshot 2026 11 10 At 7 06 23 PM](https://mintcdn.com/emotiv/8qtnWr-QXG-7pgmQ/images/Screenshot-2026-11-10-at-7.06.23-PM.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=8qtnWr-QXG-7pgmQ\&q=85\&s=c79a3cfbf87bafe1ec2dfee6273a292f)
> 5. Save the changes.

> [tab] Other domain providers
>
> 1. Set up a web forwarder from the domain you purchased to `https://yourbrand.emotv.net`.
> 2. Set the redirect to **Temporary (302)**.
> 3. Make sure the path of the original request is forwarded.

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Let us know**
>
> Once the redirect is set up, send your Customer Success Manager or [support@emotive.io](mailto:support@emotive.io) the domain you purchased and the URL you set the redirect to.
>
> Your links will start using the new domain once we update and test it on our end, so you'll need to notify us and wait for our confirmation before you start texting.