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URL Expiration

Set expiration dates for your shortened URLs to automatically deactivate them after a specific time. This is useful for time-sensitive campaigns, limited-time offers, or temporary redirects.

How It Works

When you create a URL, you can set:

  • Exact expiration date and time
  • URL will automatically deactivate after expiration
  • Expired URLs return a "not found" message
  • Update expiration time anytime before it expires

Free Plan Limitations

On the free plan:

  • Create unlimited URLs
  • Maximum expiration time is 90 days (3 months)
  • URLs automatically expire after 90 days
  • Cannot extend beyond 90 days on free plan

With paid plans:

  • Set any expiration date
  • Create permanent URLs with no expiration
  • Update expiration dates anytime
  • Remove expiration from existing URLs

Use Cases

  1. Marketing Campaigns
  • Limited time promotions
  • Flash sales
  • Seasonal offers
  • Event registrations
  1. Temporary Access
  • Time-limited downloads
  • Preview content
  • Beta testing links
  • Temporary file sharing
  1. Project Management
  • Sprint review links
  • Testing environments
  • Staging sites
  • Temporary documentation

Best Practices

  1. Set Clear End Times
  • Consider your timezone
  • Plan for buffer time
  • Account for different timezones
  1. Monitor Expiring URLs
  • Get notifications before expiration
  • Track URL status
  • Plan replacements if needed
  1. Communicate Expiration
  • Inform users about time limits
  • Provide alternative links
  • Update related materials

Managing Expirations

  • View expiration status in dashboard
  • Update expiration dates before they expire
  • Export list of expiring URLs
  • Bulk update expiration dates
  • Set default expiration templates