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Creating Short Links

Create trackable short links in seconds. Every link includes full analytics to measure performance.

Creating a Basic Link

  1. Click the New Link button in your dashboard
  2. Paste your destination URL
  3. Click Create Link

Your short link is created instantly and ready to share. By default, we generate a random short code and use your workspace's default domain.

Link Options

When creating a link, you can customize these options:

Destination URL

The URL where visitors will be redirected. This can be any valid web address. We automatically fetch the page title and description for your reference.

Domain

Choose which domain to use for your short link. Options include our default domain and any custom domains you've added.

Short Code

The unique identifier after the domain (e.g., abc123 in your.domain/abc123). We auto-generate one, but you can customize it.

Tags

Add one or more tags to organize your links. Tags make it easy to filter and find related links later.

Comments

Add internal notes about this link. Comments are only visible to workspace members, not to link visitors.

Optional Features

The link form includes buttons for additional features:

  • Password - Require a password to access the destination
  • Expiration - Set a date when the link stops working
  • UTM - Add campaign tracking for Google Analytics

After Creating

Once created, you can:

  • Copy the link - Click the copy button or the short URL itself
  • View analytics - Click the chart icon to see click data
  • Edit the link - Click the edit icon to change settings
  • Generate QR code - Download a QR code for print materials

Link Modes

ClickSpot supports three link modes:

  • Simple - One destination URL for all visitors (default)
  • A/B Test - Split traffic between multiple destinations
  • Smart Routing - Route based on location, device, time, or referrer

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