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When do short links expire?

Link expiration depends on whether you were signed in when creating the link.

Guest links

Links created without signing in expire after 30 days of inactivity.

  • The 30-day countdown resets each time someone clicks the link.
  • If nobody accesses the link for 30 days, it's automatically deleted.
  • Once expired, the short URL shows a "link expired" message.

Signed-in links

Links created while signed in never expire.

  • Your links remain active indefinitely.
  • You can manually delete links you no longer need.
  • All your links are saved to your account dashboard.

Tip

If you need permanent links, sign in before creating them. It's free and takes just a moment.

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