What is a custom subdomain for a form URL?

It's your own branded web address for your forms — like forms.yourbrand.com — instead of the default Formester link. Respondents see your business name in the address bar, so the form feels like a native part of your site.

How do I connect my custom subdomain?

Open the Domains section in your dashboard, click Add Domain, and follow the step-by-step instructions. You'll add a CNAME record in your DNS settings — usually found in your hosting or domain provider account — to point your subdomain at Formester.

Do I need a developer to set it up?

Not necessarily. If you can edit DNS records for your domain, you can add the single CNAME record Formester gives you in a few minutes. The guided steps in the Domains section walk you through exactly what to add.

Is the form link secure on my subdomain?

Yes. Forms served on your custom subdomain stay on HTTPS, so the padlock and secure connection respondents expect are always there.

Will using my own subdomain help email deliverability?

It can help. Generic shared links are more likely to be flagged, while a recognizable branded subdomain looks trustworthy to recipients and filters — so more of your form links reach the inbox and get opened.

Can I use my subdomain across all of my forms?

Yes. Once your subdomain is connected, any form you publish can use it, so every link you send stays consistently on-brand.

Does it work with embedded forms?

Yes. Embed a form on your website and the browser keeps your custom subdomain, so the whole experience stays seamless and on-brand from page to form.

BusinessCustom Subdomains

Put your forms on your own domain

Serve every form from a branded subdomain like forms.yourbrand.com instead of a generic Formester link. Respondents see your business in the address bar, so each form feels like a natural part of your site.

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Anatomy

Every part of a branded form URL

Instead of a generic Formester link, the whole address carries your business — from the secure padlock to your subdomain to the form's path.

1Secure HTTPSThe padlock and an HTTPS connection are always there, so respondents see the form is safe before they type a thing.

2Your subdomainThe form is served from a subdomain you control, like forms. or apply. — set up with one CNAME record in your DNS.

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2Subdomain

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vs. defaultformester.com/f/aB3xK9

3Your domain, not oursRespondents read your own domain in the bar — yourbrand.com — instead of formester.com, so the link looks unmistakably yours.

4The form pathA clean path points to the specific form, like /contact or /apply, keeping every link tidy and easy to recognize.

Why it matters

A branded link earns more trust

Your form URL is often the first thing a respondent sees. When it carries your name, it reassures people and lifts your brand at every click.

Brand trust

Familiar feels safe

People trust what they recognize. A link on your own domain feels safe to open, so more respondents start and finish your forms.

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Consistent identity

One brand, everywhere

Every form link matches your site, emails, and product. There's no jarring jump to an unfamiliar domain mid-journey.

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Professional

Look ready for business

Sending forms to clients or partners? A branded link signals you're serious and organized, not someone using a free tool's default URL.

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Deliverability

Reach more inboxes

Generic shared links are more likely to be flagged. A recognizable branded subdomain looks trustworthy, so fewer links land in spam.

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Who it's for

Built for teams that live or die by brand

Anywhere a form represents your business, a branded subdomain keeps the experience seamless and credible.

Agencies

Deliver on the client's brand

Run intake, feedback, and onboarding forms on a subdomain that matches each client's identity — so the work looks like theirs, not a generic form tool's.

Enterprise

Meet brand and trust standards

Keep every external form on your corporate domain so security teams, partners, and customers see a consistent, recognizable address every time.

White-label

Remove every trace of Formester

Pair a custom subdomain with white-label forms to strip Formester branding entirely — the form, the URL, and the experience are fully yours.

Testimonials

Teams keep every form on-brand with Formester

"I'm migrating my forms from Paperform, where I've been a user for over 4 years. Loving the software so far! I've already replaced Paperform form embed…"

Dr. Michele Ross

Founder

"Formester is really easy to use and an exceptional alternative for Typeform. We use it for call for papers, lead registrations, feedback and surveys a…"

Jilson

Organiser

"Formester is simple enough for non-developers and sophisticated enough for developers. I'd say being able to choose between simplicity and complexity …"

Costanza Casullo

Volunteer

"I was searching for a long time for a product I could use to send newsletters and surveys to my database. I tried so many different types of software …"

Deanna Bugalski

Founder/CEO

"I really enjoy Formester. It’s clean and straight-forward and it does well, what it is supposed to do."

Thibaud Martinez

Organiser

"Formester's AI form generator transformed how quickly we build forms. The drag-and-drop builder paired with AI-generated templates means I can spin up…"

Bency

Product Manager

"I use Formester for my form-building needs and I’m thoroughly impressed. The platform is rich with features… What really sets them apart is their exce…"

Roger

Marketing Specialist

"Formester is one of the best underrated survey tools out there… It’s extremely customizable… Their support is awesome… I absolutely recommend this to …"

Ye Qi Lai

UX Designer

FAQ

Custom subdomain FAQs

Find answers to common questions below, or reach out to our team for more help.

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Make every form link your own

Connect a branded subdomain like forms.yourbrand.com and serve every form from a URL respondents recognize and trust.

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