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Domains move through verification, routing, and active host selection
LinkTrace currently supports branded subdomains for short-link delivery. Ownership proof and routing readiness are separate steps.
Domain lifecycle
A domain is not usable for routing until it is active.
pending_verification: ownership has not been proven.pending_routing: ownership is proven, but routing is not yet active.active: the host can be selected on links and workspace defaults.
Verification and activation
Proof of ownership and actual DNS routing are two different checks.
- Add the TXT record for
_linktrace.<hostname>to prove ownership. - Point the subdomain CNAME at the configured LinkTrace short-link target.
- Only active domains can be attached to links.
Domain creation
Domains are managed per workspace and gated by plan limits.
bash
curl 'https://api.linktrace.cc/api/v1/domains' \
-X POST \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer lt_your_secret_key' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"hostname":"go.example.com"
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