Custom Domain Favicons
What is a Favicon?
A favicon is the small icon that appears in browser tabs next to your website's title. You've seen them everywhere - like the blue "f" for Facebook or the colorful "G" for Google.
When someone clicks on your short links, your custom favicon will appear in their browser tab, making your brand instantly recognizable.
Adding a favicon is completely optional - your custom domains work perfectly without one. But they're a great way to strengthen your brand presence.
Why Use Custom Favicons?
- Brand Recognition - Your logo appears in every browser tab
- Professional Appearance - Looks more polished and trustworthy
- Easy Identification - Users can quickly spot your links among many open tabs
- Consistent Branding - Matches your website and marketing materials
How to Add a Favicon to Your Domain
Go to Your Domains
Navigate to your workspace and click on "Domains" in the menu.
Upload Your Favicon
- Find the domain you want to add a favicon to
- In the "Favicon" column, click "Upload Favicon"
- Choose your image file (your logo works great!)
- Click "Upload" - that's it!
See It in Action
Visit any short link using your custom domain and check the browser tab - your favicon should appear!
Managing Your Favicons
To change a favicon: Click on the existing favicon image to upload a new one
To remove a favicon: Click the "Remove" link next to the favicon (we'll ask you to confirm first)
What Images Work Best?
Recommended:
- Your company logo
- A simplified version of your logo (favicons are tiny!)
- Square images work best
- PNG, JPG, or GIF files
Tips for Great Favicons:
- Keep it simple - complex designs don't show well at small sizes
- Use your brand colors
- Make sure it's recognizable even when very small
- Square images (like 512x512 pixels) work perfectly
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to appear?
Usually immediately! Sometimes browsers cache the old version, so you might need to refresh or wait a few minutes.
Will it work on mobile?
Yes! Favicons appear in mobile browsers too.
What if I don't add a favicon?
No problem at all! Your links will work exactly the same way. Favicons are just a nice branding touch.
Can I use the same favicon for multiple domains?
Absolutely! Upload the same image to each domain you want it on.
Favicon not showing up?
Try these troubleshooting steps:
- Wait a few minutes and refresh your browser
- Try opening the link in a private/incognito window
- Make sure you uploaded the favicon to the correct domain
Having trouble uploading?
Check these common issues:
- Check your internet connection
- Make sure your image file isn't too large (under 10MB works best)
- Try a different image format (PNG usually works great)
Need Help?
If you run into any issues or have questions about favicons, just reach out to our support team using the chat widget. We're here to help make your branded short links look amazing!