Source: https://mindstamp.com/help/custom-domain-for-video-links
Generated from the Help Center records: 2026-10-05

# How do I set up a custom domain for my video links?

Topic: [Design, branding and languages](https://mindstamp.com/help/design) · Updated: 2026-09-25

## Short answer

On Pro and higher plans, the account owner adds a subdomain such as video.example.com in **Settings** > **Domains** > **Custom Domain**, then adds the CNAME record Mindstamp shows at their DNS provider and selects **Verify DNS**. After it shows **Connected**, new share links use your domain.

## Steps

1. Sign in as the account owner and open **Settings** from the side menu.
2. Scroll to **Domains**.
3. In **Custom Domain**, type a subdomain you own, such as https://video.example.com, and select **Add Domain**.
4. Mindstamp shows a DNS record with **Type** (CNAME), **Name** and **Value**. Select **Copy record**.
5. Sign in to the company that manages DNS for your domain, and add that CNAME record exactly as shown.
6. If you use Cloudflare, set the proxy status of the record to **DNS only**.
7. Back in Mindstamp, select **Verify DNS**. DNS changes can take time to spread, so try again later if it is not connected yet.
8. Test: when the status shows **Connected**, copy a share link from any video. Expected result: the link starts with your subdomain, and it plays in a private browser window.

## Requirements

- A Pro, Scale, Ultra or Enterprise plan. Custom domains are not available during the free trial.
- A subdomain, such as video.example.com. A root domain such as example.com is refused.
- A subdomain that does not already host a website.
- Only the account owner sees the **Domains** section.
- One custom domain per account. After you save it, the field locks. To change it, contact support.

## If verification fails

- Check that the record type is CNAME, not A or TXT.
- Check the **Name**. Most DNS providers want only the subdomain part, such as video, not the full address.
- Remove any other record with the same name.
- On Cloudflare, turn the proxy off (**DNS only**).
- Wait and select **Check again**. The DNS status card links to CNAME instructions for common DNS providers.

## No custom domain yet

On Core and higher plans, set a **URL path** in the same **Domains** section. Your links then include your company name in the path, on the Mindstamp address. To remove the Mindstamp name from links altogether, use **Hide Mindstamp branding** on the **Share** page.

## Allowed embed domains

The **Domains** section also holds **Allowed embed domains**, which limits the sites that can embed your videos. That setting is separate from the custom domain.

## Go further

- [Domains tutorial](https://mindstamp.com/tutorials/domains)
- [Compare plans](https://mindstamp.com/pricing)

## Related answers

- [How do I remove Mindstamp branding from my videos?](https://mindstamp.com/help/remove-mindstamp-branding)
- [Can I restrict the websites my video can be embedded on?](https://mindstamp.com/help/restrict-embed-domains)
- [How can I share my interactive video?](https://mindstamp.com/help/how-can-i-share-my-interactive-videos)

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