Create Expiring Links & QR Codes
What are expiring links?
Expiring links are links that have an associated date & time after which they cease to redirect.
They can either redirect to a different destination after the expiry date, or alternatively just return a "not found" error.
How to Create Expiring Links with Linkly
Sign in or sign up to Linkly
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Click Create New Link from the menu.
Enter a Destination for the link.
Linkly will automatically populate a nickname for the link, or you can enter your own.
Under Options, select Expiry date & time.
Choose when you want the link to stop working.
Click Save Link.
Linkly will create a new short link for you which will expire at the selected time.
Frequently Asked Questions about Expiring Links
What timezone is the expiry time?
Expiry times use the UTC timezone.
Do I have to select an expiry destination?
No. If you don’t provide an expiry destination, Linkly will show a “Not found” error to anyone who visits your link after expiry.
Can I change or remove the expiry date after I’ve created the link?
Yes. Just edit the link after it’s been created and update the expiry time. You can even re-enable an expired link this way.
Can I create expiring links via the API?
Yes - view our API documentation.
Does Linkly have a free plan?
Yes. Linkly has a free plan which includes expiring links, for up to 1000 clicks per month. Sign up here.