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A Short Link in Linkpod is a short URL that redirects visitors to a destination (Long URL). You create and manage Short Links from the Links screen.
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Open Links and start a new Short Link

  1. Sign in to your Linkpod dashboard.
  2. Go to Links.
  3. Select Create.
  4. Choose Short Link.
2

Enter the destination (Long URL)

In the Short Link create modal, enter your Long URL (the URL you want to redirect to).
The Long URL must include the protocol (for example, https://).
3

Choose your Short Link URL (and optional domain)

In the same modal:
  • Choose a domain (if you have domains available).
  • Enter a Short URL (slug) if your plan allows custom URLs.
Then select Create.
If you leave the Short URL empty (or your plan doesn’t allow custom URLs), Linkpod generates a random slug automatically.
If your plan supports bulk creation, you can create many Short Links at once.
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Open the bulk Short Link creator

  1. Go to Links.
  2. Filter to Short Links (type filter).
  3. Select the bulk create icon (it looks like an upload arrow).
2

Paste multiple Long URLs

  1. Turn on Bulk.
  2. Paste one destination URL per line.
  3. Select Create.
When Bulk is enabled, Linkpod disables the Short URL field and generates slugs automatically.
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Open your Short Link settings

  1. Go to Links.
  2. Find the Short Link you want to update.
  3. Select Edit.
2

Update the destination or Short URL

In Settings, you can change:
  • Long URL: where the Short Link redirects.
  • Domain and Short URL (slug): the visible link visitors will click.
If you change the domain or slug, the old short URL will stop working.
3

Turn a Short Link on or off

You can disable a Short Link without deleting it.
  • Use the active toggle in the Links list, or
  • Use the active toggle on the Short Link page.
Disabled links show a “not found” page to visitors.
Exact options depend on your plan and enabled features, but Short Links can support the following.

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App linking (auto open apps on mobile)

If enabled, Linkpod can detect certain supported app links and redirect mobile visitors using platform-specific deep links:
  • iOS visitors can be redirected to an iOS deep link.
  • Android visitors can be redirected to an Android deep link.
This is controlled by the App linking toggle.

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Pixels

If Pixels are enabled on your account, you can attach one or more pixels to a Short Link. When pixels are attached, Linkpod may use an intermediate redirect page to load the pixel(s) before sending the visitor to the destination.

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Scheduling, click limits, and expiration

If enabled, you can make a link temporary:
  • Schedule: set a start and end date/time.
  • Clicks limit: stop the link after it reaches a click count.
  • Expiration URL: where visitors go once the link is expired.
If a link is expired and you don’t set an Expiration URL, visitors see a “not found” page.

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UTM parameters

If enabled, you can set default UTM parameters for this Short Link:
  • utm_source
  • utm_medium
  • utm_campaign
Linkpod appends these parameters when redirecting.

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Protection

Depending on your plan, you can protect Short Links using:
  • Password protection (visitors must enter a password)
  • Sensitive content (visitors must confirm they want to proceed)

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Targeting

If targeting is enabled, you can redirect visitors to different destinations based on conditions like:
  • Continent, country, or city
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Browser
  • Browser language
  • Rotation (split traffic by percentage)

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Cloaking (optional)

Cloaking displays the destination inside an embedded page while keeping the Short Link visible in the browser.
Cloaking only works for websites that allow being embedded in an iframe.

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Redirect type (HTTP status code)

Your Short Link can redirect using one of these status codes:
  • 301: Permanent redirect
  • 302: Temporary redirect
  • 307: Temporary redirect (method preserved)
  • 308: Permanent redirect (method preserved)

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Advanced

Depending on what’s enabled, you may also see:
  • Projects: assign the link to a project for organization.
  • Splash page: show a splash/interstitial page before redirecting.
  • Forward query parameters: pass query parameters from the Short Link to the destination.

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Copy and share

You can copy the full Short Link URL from:
  • The copy button in the Links list, or
  • The copy button on the Short Link page.
Then paste it anywhere you share links (social posts, emails, bios, QR codes, etc.).

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View statistics

To see how a Short Link is performing:
  1. Go to Links.
  2. Select the link.
  3. Open the Statistics tab.
If your plan includes statistics, you can view performance breakdowns (for example, referrers, device types, countries, UTM parameters) and export data. If QR Codes are enabled:
  1. Go to Links.
  2. Open the link’s menu (the three dots).
  3. Select Create QR code.
This starts a QR code pre-filled with your Short Link.

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Troubleshooting

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My Short URL is rejected or won’t save

Common reasons include:
  • The slug is already in use on the selected domain.
  • The slug is reserved by Linkpod (used for system routes) or is blocked by keyword rules.
  • The slug is shorter/longer than your plan allows.

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My Long URL is rejected

  • Make sure it includes https:// (or http://).
  • If your plan doesn’t allow deep links, only http and https destinations are allowed.