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Custom domain PDF links

Custom domain PDF links on your own brand.

Use custom domain PDF links so every document you send comes from a web address clients and readers already recognise.

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Your PDF link can use a domain people already recognize.

docs.yourbrand.com/menu.pdf Your PDF link can use a domain people already recognize.

How it works

Point your own domain at your PDF links.

Each page is built around one practical job, so the steps stay clear.

1

Add your domain

Enter the domain or subdomain you want to use for PDF links.

2

Update DNS

Follow the DNS instructions so SharePDF can verify the domain.

3

Share branded links

Use your own domain when sending PDFs to clients, customers, or readers.

Feature details

What changes once your domain is connected.

The details below keep the feature practical, with no heavy setup or technical wording.

Looks more familiar

A branded domain can feel more trustworthy than a random storage link.

Good for client work

Agencies, consultants, and small teams can send PDF links that match their brand.

Works with QR codes

A QR code can point to a clean branded PDF link.

Managed from your dashboard

Set up and verify the domain from SharePDF without changing how you upload PDFs.

Good fit

When a branded link is worth the setup.

These examples make the page useful for real searches and real visitors.

Agency reports
Client proposals
Product catalogs
Restaurant menus
Portfolio links
Partner documents

Plan availability

Free

Use standard SharePDF links.

Pro

Connect a custom domain for branded PDF links.

Max

Use custom domain links with higher PDF and file limits.

Business

Serve branded links across an unlimited PDF library.

In depth

Sending documents from your own domain.

A branded link changes how a document is received, particularly by people who were not expecting it.

Unfamiliar domains get treated as suspicious

People have been trained to be wary of links, and rightly so. A link on a domain the recipient recognises clears that hurdle before they have thought about it; a link on a domain they have never seen invites hesitation, especially in corporate environments.

The effect is largest for cold outreach and first contact, where the reader has no relationship with you to fall back on. For documents sent inside an existing conversation it matters less.

Where a branded link shows up

The domain travels with the document everywhere it goes: in the address bar, in link previews on chat and social platforms, when the URL is pasted into a message, and under any QR code printed from it.

That makes it most worthwhile for documents that get forwarded or published — catalogues, public price lists, portfolios, anything linked from your own website.

What setup involves

You point a subdomain at SharePDF with a DNS record — usually something like docs.yourcompany.com rather than the root domain, which you will want to keep for your website. HTTPS is provisioned automatically once the record resolves.

DNS changes are not instant; allow for propagation before assuming something has gone wrong. A subdomain also keeps document sharing isolated from your main site, so nothing you do here can affect it.

Deciding whether it is worth it

A custom domain is worth the setup when documents are a regular, outward-facing part of how you work: sales material, client deliverables, published resources. It is not worth it for occasional internal sharing.

One practical caution: once links are published under your domain, changing that domain later breaks them. Choose a subdomain you are content to keep.

FAQ

Custom domains — common questions.

Short answers for visitors who want to know if this fits their PDF sharing workflow.

Can I use my own domain for PDF links?

Yes. Paid plan users can connect a custom domain for SharePDF links.

Do I need to change DNS settings?

Yes. You will need to add DNS records so SharePDF can verify your domain.

Can I use a subdomain?

Yes. A subdomain like docs.yourbrand.com is a good fit for PDF links.

Is a custom domain available on the Free plan?

No. Custom domains require a paid plan.

Should I use my root domain or a subdomain?

A subdomain such as docs.yourcompany.com. It keeps your main website untouched and isolates document sharing from it.

How long does the domain take to start working?

DNS changes need time to propagate, so allow for that before assuming something is wrong. HTTPS is provisioned automatically once the record resolves.

What happens to my links if I change the domain later?

Links published under the old domain stop working, so pick a subdomain you are happy to keep.

Create your first PDF link today.

Start free, upload a PDF, and use the right SharePDF feature when your PDF needs more than an attachment.