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How to use encrypted links

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The encrypted links functionality allows you to create short links which do not reveal the destination URL and cannot be accessed, unless you specify a hash code in the path.

Note

This feature is available starting from the Team plan.

  1. Sign in to your Short.io account.

  2. Click on in the Paste URL here field to enable the encrypted links feature:

    Paste URL here field with the encrypted link icon highlighted

    Paste URL here field with encrypted links enabled showing a green lock icon

  3. Paste the URL which you want to shorten.

  4. In the next screen you can copy the generated link with the hash code.

    Make sure you store it in a safe place:

    Link created dialog showing encrypted link with hash code and copy option

  5. Click on Close.

Your encrypted link will look similar to the one below. The secret hash code is not displayed:

Branded links list showing encrypted link with hidden destination URL

Edit short link details showing encrypted Original URL with shortsecure protocol

Important note

Your short link will not redirect without the specific hash code. You need to enter the full path including the hash in order to access the URL. Due to the fact that the code is not stored on our servers, in case you forget it, we will not be able to recover it for you.