How to create a channel?

What is a channel?

A channel, also known as a folder, is a feature for organizing short links, QR codes, and Bio pages.

Creating a channel allows you to categorize and manage your links efficiently. By starring :star: the channel, you can swiftly access these links directly from the sidebar whenever necessary.

You can also assign unique names and colors to your channels.


How to create a channel?

Follow the below steps for creating a channel.

  1. Login to your account,

  2. Go to the Channels,

  3. Click Create Channel,

  4. Set up a name, description and color for your Channel,

  5. You can also Star :star: your channel in the sidebar (optional).


How to choose a channel while shortening a link?

We have recently updated Linko by adding the channels feature to the advanced section of the link shortener, allowing users to select a channel when shortening a link.

This addition allows you to easily include your short link in a channel.

  1. Login to your account and go to dashboard,

  2. Paste your long URL,

  3. Click on the options (advanced) icon,

  4. Select your channel from the drop-down menu,

  5. Click on the shorten button.


How do I remove my links from a channel (in bulk)?

We recently implemented a new option that enables users to remove single or multiple links from a channel.

Follow the steps outlined below.

  1. Go to the Channels,

  2. Select the Channel that you want to remove links from.

  3. Then, select a single or multiple links inside the channel and click remove from channel.


Can I add multiple links to a channel at once (in bulk)?

Yes, you can easily add multiple short links to a channel in bulk.

Just follow these steps:

  1. Go to the My Links section.

  2. Select one or more links from the list.

  3. In the top menu, hover over the Channel icon.

  4. Click the Channel icon and choose a channel from the drop-down list.

  5. Click the Add button to confirm.


How do I add a QR Code to a channel?

To add your QR codes to a channel, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the QR Code section.

  2. Find the QR code you want to add.

  3. Click on the Action icon.

  4. Select Add to Channel.

To remove a QR Code from a channel:

  1. Navigate to the channel where the QR code is saved.

  2. Select the QR code you want to remove.

  3. Click Remove from Channel.


How do I add a Bio Page to a channel?

To add your Bio Page to a channel, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Bio Page section.

  2. Find the Bio Page you want to add.

  3. Click on the Action icon.

  4. Select Add to Channel.

To remove a Bio Page from a channel:

  1. Locate the Bio Page, then click the (X) next to the channel name to remove it from the channel.