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Creating
Short Links

Shorten any URL in seconds. Learn how the link shortener works, what fields are available, and how to create your first short link.

How It Works

The Lnkk.it link shortener turns any long URL into a compact, shareable link in the format lnkk.it/abc123. Each shortened link tracks clicks and generates a QR code automatically. You can also use custom aliases for branded URLs.

Instant shortening

Paste & create in seconds

Auto QR code

Every link gets one free

Click tracking

Real-time click counts

Custom aliases

Branded, memorable URLs

Create Your First Link

1

Open the Link Shortener

Go to Dashboard → Link Shortener from the sidebar. Click the "Shorten a Link" button.

2

Paste your URL

Enter the long destination URL in the "Destination URL" field. This is the only required field.

3

Add optional details

Optionally set a title, custom alias, expiration date, or custom domain.

4

Click Create

Hit "Create Short Link". Your new link appears at the top of your list, ready to copy and share.

Link Fields

5 fields available when creating or editing a link

Destination URL

REQUIRED

The long URL you want to shorten — the only required field. URLs are auto-normalized (https:// is added if missing).

Title

OPTIONAL

Optional label for your link. Makes it easier to find in your library. Auto-fetched from the page if left empty.

Custom Alias

OPTIONAL

Replace the random code with a memorable word, e.g. lnkk.it/my-brand. Must be unique.

Expiration Date

OPTIONAL

Set an optional expiry. After this date the link stops redirecting and shows as "Expired".

Custom Domain

OPTIONAL

Choose a verified custom domain instead of lnkk.it (Pro feature).

What You Get

After creating a link, your link card shows:

Short URLYour shortened link (e.g. lnkk.it/abc123) — click to copy
Title & FaviconAuto-fetched page title and site favicon for easy identification
Original URLThe full destination URL shown below the short link
Click CountReal-time total clicks with a trending indicator
Created DateWhen the link was created (relative time format)
ExpirationCountdown timer if an expiry is set, or "Expired" badge if past

Free vs Logged-In Limits

Anonymous (No Account)

3 links per day (rate limited by IP)

Basic short URL only

No analytics or management

Logged-In User

Up to 100 links

Custom aliases, titles, expiration

Click tracking & QR codes

Edit and delete anytime

Pro: Custom domains & full analytics

Tips

Just paste a URL — the shortener auto-detects and normalizes it (adds https:// if missing)

Use custom aliases for branded links that are easy to remember and share

Set expiration dates for time-sensitive campaigns, promotions, or events

Every link automatically gets a QR code — great for print materials

The link title is auto-fetched from the page metadata if you don't set one

Next Steps

Managing Your Links

QR Codes

Link Analytics