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How to set up link expiration (temporary URL)

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The Short.io Temporary URL feature allows users to be redirected to a new destination URL once the old one expires, all without altering the short link. You can specify a long link including a time limit or a click count for when the URL should refresh. When the original link becomes outdated, visitors will automatically be directed to the new URL. If you do not set an expiration URL, customers will encounter an error page that says, “The short URL you clicked was expired".

Note

Link expiration feature is available starting from the Pro plan.

Quick video tutorial​

Setting up Temporary URL​

  1. Depending on the link status

    • for newly created links - from the Link was created dialog, click Set expiration

    • for existing links - from Dashboard, click the icon (Edit) next to the link you want to make temporary and navigate to the Temporary URL tab

  2. In the Temporary URL settings you can:

    • specify a date and time for expiration, beyond which the link will no longer be available

    • choose date and time for link deletion or TTL (Time To Live)

    • enter number of clicks after which the link will stop to redirect

      Note

      For link expiration by clicks, we count both human and robot clicks. To avoid bots finding your link, you need to update Search Engines Policy to Don't follow short links from the Domain settings -> Redirects menu. Follow this link to learn how.

    • you can specify a web address to which visitors will be directed once the link has expired

  3. Save to confirm the changes.