What is link expiration (time-limited URL)?
Link expiration, or a time-limited URL, refers to a shortened link that automatically becomes inactive after a specific period of time or number of clicks.
This feature helps manage access to content that is only needed for a short duration.
What is link expiration by date?
Link expiration by date allows you to set an exact date on which the shortened link will expire. After this date, the link will no longer be accessible.
What is link expiration by time?
Link expiration by time refers to setting a specific time period (hours and minutes) for the short link to remain active. Once the time period passes, the link will expire automatically.
What is link expiration by click limit?
Link expiration by click limit allows you to specify the number of clicks the link can receive before it expires. After the maximum number of clicks is reached, the link becomes inactive.
How to create expiring links?
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Login to your Linko account.
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Paste your link for shortening.
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Click on the Advanced Option.
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Navigate to Link Expiration.
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Set up your desired date, time, or click limit.
- Then, shorten your link.
How to set up link expiration for already shortened links?
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Navigate to the shortened link you want to set up expiration.
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Click on the “Action icon” next to the link and click “Edit”.
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Navigate to the Link Expiration section.
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Set up your desired expiration date, time, or click limit.
- Click on the update link.
How to set up expiry destination URL?
An expiry destination URL (expiration redirect) is a feature that redirects users to a new URL once the original short link has expired, without changing the short link itself.
You can set the main URL to expire after a certain time or number of clicks. Once the link reaches its expiration, users are automatically redirected to the new destination URL.
If you don’t set an expiry destination URL, users will be redirected to a default 404 error page when the link expires.
Where do the links go after they expire?
Expired links will appear under the “Expired Links” section in your Linko dashboard.
FAQs
What timezone is the expiry time?
The expiry link uses the UTC timezone.
Do I have to set up expiry destination URL?
No, it’s optional. However, if you add an expiration redirect URL, Linko will redirect users to the new URL instead of showing a 404 error page once the link expires.
Can I change or remove the expiry date after I’ve shortened the link?
Yes, you can edit the link after it’s created and update or remove the expiry date or time. This also allows you to re-enable an expired link.
Can I set up link expiration via the API?
Yes, you can set up link expiration via the API. For more details, check out our API documentation.
Does Linko have a free plan?
Yes, Linko offers a free plan that includes up to 1,000 clicks per month and 50 short links. You can sign up here.