Managing Links
How to create a short link with an AI-generated slug
The Short.io AI powered slug generation feature uses algorithms to assess the content of a webpage and construct a short, meaningful string of characters that serves as a unique identifier for the link.
How to customize URL slugs
Short.io slugs are unique - you cannot have two or more with the same name. However, there is a way to avoid this restriction by using case-sensitive slugs. For example, NewSlug and newslug are regarded as distinct.
How to edit destination (original) URLs
Destination URL is the original long URL behind a short link, where users are redirected when they click it.
How to add tags to a short link
Short.io provides you with the possibility to add tags (or labels) to your short links. Tags can help you group links based on different characteristics, for example, by type of content. You may then filter and search for links containing a specified tag(s).
How to filter short links (how to search for shortened URLs)
Short.io filters allow you to search for short links by original URLs, titles, tags, path/slugs, dates (creation, update, expiration) and more.
How to archive short links
You can archive your short links. Archived links remain functional but are hidden from the Dashboard.
How to view archived links
Archived links remain functional but are hidden from the Dashboard. You can use the search/filter field to display them.
How to unarchive short links
You can unarchive links to make them visible again from Dashboard.
How to delete links
To delete one or more links (up to 150 at a time), use the Branded Links menu.
How to share short links on social media
You can easily share your short links on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, and Pinterest.
How to download or export short links from Short.io
You can export individual short links or download a complete list of all short links for a domain in CSV format.
How to import short links from another shortener or from a CSV file
You can migrate links from another link shortener to Short.io by exporting and then importing them without affecting the original URLs or associated data. You can also create your own CSV file with the short links data.
How to export short links from Bitly
Bitly is the largest link shortener company, and many businesses use it. However, some users can consider migrating links to other services.
How to export short links from Bitly on free plan using Excel
If you're on a free Bitly plan and need to export your links, here's a simple method using Excel:
How to use encrypted links
The encrypted links functionality allows you to create short links which do not reveal the destination URL and cannot be accessed, unless you specify the hash code in the path.
How to hide referrer
Short.io allows you to replace the original referrer URL with your branded short domain. This prevents destination websites from identifying the original traffic source. For example, in Google Analytics, the destination website owner will see your domain as the referrer instead of the actual source URL. This feature enhances privacy by masking referral information and giving you greater control over how traffic sources are presented.
How to cloak a link to a PDF file on Google Drive
PDF files are not natively trackable. To collect engagement data, you can create a shortened URL that points to the PDF file. This enables tracking of user interactions, including clicks, views, and downloads.
What characters are supported when customizing links?
Short.io supports a wide variety of characters that can be used to customize the short links.
How to create link bundles
What are link bundles
How to manage posts on Short.io
What are posts
How to fix: PDF file with link cloaking only displays the first page
Sometimes due to browser limitations, incorrect embedding methods or incomplete configurations a cloaked PDF link only displays the first page of the document.