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Topic: Web surveys
Can I use my own domain for web surveys?
Help Center Web surveys • Last updated: 12 August, 2025Yes, Enterprise Plus subscribers can use custom domains for their web surveys. This allows you to maintain consistent branding throughout the survey experience, using your organization's domain instead of the default PaperSurvey URL.
Understanding your options
Default URL: papersurvey.io/s/30pk2m
- You can customize the ending (e.g., "30pk2m") if available
- Works immediately without configuration
- Suitable for most survey needs
Custom domain: survey.yourcompany.com
- Requires Enterprise Plus subscription
- Maintains your brand identity
- Requires DNS configuration
Both URLs remain active after setup, giving you flexibility in how you share your survey.
Setting up your custom domain
Step 1: Choose your domain structure
You have three options for how your survey URL will appear:
Subdomain (recommended):
survey.yourcompany.com
- Easiest to set up
- Doesn't affect your main website
- Requires one DNS record
Top-level domain:
yourcompany.com
orwww.yourcompany.com
- Uses your main domain
- Requires two DNS records
- May conflict with existing website
Full domain parking: All subdomains point to PaperSurvey
- Best for dedicated survey domains
- Allows multiple surveys without DNS changes
- Requires wildcard DNS record
Step 2: Configure DNS records
Share these instructions with your IT team to update your DNS settings:
Setup Type | Host/Name | Record Type | Value | TTL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Subdomain | survey | CNAME | domain.papersurvey.io | 3600 |
Top-level | www or @ | CNAME or A | domain.papersurvey.io or 188.166.134.131 | 3600 |
Full parking | * or @ | CNAME or A | domain.papersurvey.io or 188.166.134.131 | 3600 |
Step 3: Add domain in PaperSurvey
- Navigate to your custom domains settings
- Click "Add New Domain"
- Enter your domain exactly as it will appear
- Save your settings
DNS changes typically take 15-60 minutes to propagate worldwide.
Customizing your survey appearance
Once your domain is active, you can further customize the survey:
Custom CSS: Add your own styles to match your brand
- Change colors, fonts, and spacing
- Override default styles
- Maintain consistency with your website
Logo and branding: Include your organization's visual identity
- Add your logo to the survey header
- Customize colors to match brand guidelines
- Create a seamless brand experience
Security features included
Every custom domain automatically includes:
- SSL/TLS encryption: Secure data transmission
- Let's Encrypt certificate: Free, auto-renewing security
- HTTPS enforcement: All traffic encrypted
- No additional costs: Security included with Enterprise Plus
Troubleshooting common issues
Domain not working after setup?
- Verify DNS records are correctly entered
- Wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours)
- Check domain spelling in PaperSurvey settings
- Ensure Enterprise Plus subscription is active
SSL certificate errors?
- Certificate generation is automatic but may initially take 10-15 minutes
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Try accessing in incognito/private mode
Need help? Our support team can assist with:
- Verifying DNS configuration
- Troubleshooting domain issues
- Custom CSS examples
- Best practices for branded surveys
View a working example: survey.lite.lt (custom domain) vs papersurvey.io/s/30pk2m (default URL)
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