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How to Manage HTTP Status of Short Links

HTTP is a widespread data transfer protocol, initially intended for the transfer of documents that contain links, allowing you to organize the transition to other documents.

The primary task of the HTTP protocol is the exchange of data between a user application accessing web resources (usually a web browser) and a web server. The World Wide Web operates thanks to the HTTP protocol.

Note

HTTP Status is available for free.

Learn the instruction on how to manage the HTTP status on Short.io.

1. Go to your Short.io account.

2. Shorten a link. Click on dots button, then choose 'HTTP Status'

Link created dialog with dots menu showing HTTP Status option

or click a pencil icon of the already created URL.

Branded links list with edit pencil icon highlighted

3. Open the "HTTP Status" tab.

Link edit sidebar with HTTP Status option highlighted

4. Choose a rule for redirection.

HTTP Status panel with redirect rules 301, 302, 307, and 308

5. Save.

After you set up the rule, check the HTTP status by using the special service.