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Link Management

Learn how to create, organize, and manage your NextLinks effectively.

Creating Links

Basic Link Creation

Create a new link by following these steps:

  1. Click the "Create Link" button in your dashboard
  2. Enter your destination URL
  3. Choose a custom back-half (optional)
  4. Add tags for organization (optional)
  5. Configure advanced settings (optional)
  6. Click "Create" to generate your link
Link Creation Interface Screenshot

Advanced Link Options

Custom Back-Half

Customize the end of your link for better branding and recognition. Example: nextlinks.com/your-custom-name

UTM Parameters

Add UTM parameters for campaign tracking:

  • utm_source
  • utm_medium
  • utm_campaign
  • utm_term
  • utm_content

Custom Parameters

Add your own custom parameters to track additional data points.

Link Organization

Tags

Use tags to categorize and organize your links:

  • Create custom tags for different campaigns
  • Filter links by multiple tags
  • Bulk tag management
  • Tag-based analytics

Bulk Operations

Manage multiple links efficiently:

  • Bulk create links from CSV
  • Bulk update tags
  • Bulk enable/disable links
  • Bulk export data

Link Settings

Expiration

Set expiration dates for temporary links:

  • Set expiration date and time
  • Custom expiration behavior
  • Redirect expired links

Access Control

Control who can access your links:

  • Password protection
  • Geographic restrictions
  • Device targeting
  • Custom access rules

API Integration

Automate link management with our API:

curl -X POST https://api.nextlinks.com/v1/links \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "destination": "https://example.com",
    "custom_path": "my-link",
    "tags": ["campaign-2024"]
  }'

Best Practices

Naming Conventions

Use clear, consistent naming for your links and tags to maintain organization.

Security

Regularly review access logs and enable security features for sensitive links.

Analytics

Use tags and custom parameters consistently to get meaningful analytics data.

Next Steps