Custom Domains

Why Use a Custom Domain?

By default, every dynamic QR code you create redirects through a Lifetime QR Codes short link such as Lifetime QR Codes.link/abc123. While fully functional, this URL appears in the browser address bar when someone scans your code, revealing the platform you use.

With a custom domain, your QR codes redirect through a domain you own — for example,go.yourbrand.com/abc123. This strengthens brand recognition, builds customer trust, and keeps all printed materials consistent with your identity even if you switch platforms in the future.

Connecting Your Domain (DNS Setup)

Connecting a domain requires adding a CNAME record with your DNS provider (e.g., Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Namecheap, Route 53). The process takes about five minutes:

1. In your Lifetime QR Codes dashboard, go to Account Settings and select the Custom Domains tab.
2. Click Add Domain and enter the subdomain you want to use (e.g., go.yourbrand.com). Full apex domains (e.g., yourbrand.com) are not supported — use a subdomain.
3. Lifetime QR Codes will display a CNAME target, for example: domains.Lifetime QR Codes.com.
4. Log in to your DNS provider and create a new CNAME record:
   • Name / Host: go (the subdomain part only)
   • Value / Points to: domains.Lifetime QR Codes.com
   • TTL: 300 seconds (or the lowest available)
5. Return to Lifetime QR Codes and click Verify Domain. DNS propagation typically completes within a few minutes, but can take up to 48 hours in rare cases.

SSL / HTTPS is Handled Automatically

Once your domain is verified, Lifetime QR Codes automatically provisions a free SSL certificate via Let's Encrypt. There is nothing to configure — your custom domain will serve all redirects over HTTPS from the moment verification succeeds. Certificates renew automatically before expiry.

Attempts to access your domain over plain HTTP are automatically redirected to HTTPS, ensuring your scans are always secure.

Setting a Default Domain

If you have multiple custom domains connected, you can designate one as the default. New QR codes you create will automatically use the default domain for their short links.

1. Go to Account Settings → Custom Domains.
2. Find the domain you want to set as default and click the three-dot menu next to it.
3. Select Set as Default.

Existing QR codes retain whichever domain they were created with. Changing the default only affects newly created codes going forward.

Testing Your Custom Domain

After verification, test that everything is working correctly:

• Create a new QR code and confirm its short link uses your custom domain.
• Scan the code or open the link in a browser and verify it redirects correctly over HTTPS.
• Check that the browser shows no certificate warnings.

Common Errors

• Domain verification fails immediately: DNS changes can take time to propagate. Wait 5–10 minutes and try verifying again. If it still fails after an hour, double-check that the CNAME record is set on the correct subdomain and points todomains.Lifetime QR Codes.com exactly.
• SSL certificate not issued: This usually means the CNAME is not yet resolving correctly. Verify with a tool like dig go.yourbrand.com CNAMEand ensure the result matches the expected target.
• Apex domain not supported: Lifetime QR Codes requires a subdomain (e.g., go.,scan., links.) because apex domains cannot use CNAME records by standard DNS rules. Use your DNS provider's ALIAS or ANAME record if you specifically need an apex domain, then contact support.
• Existing QR codes still use the old domain: This is expected — only new codes pick up the default domain automatically. To migrate existing codes, use the Bulk Edit feature or the API.