Linktrap help & documentation
Learn how to create short links, control what people see in preview cards, and use the dashboard. Technical sections below cover the API and running your own instance.
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Start with Getting started (sign in → create a link → share it), then read How your links work so you know what browsers vs preview bots see.
Linktrap is for teams that care what link previews look like in chat and social apps, while still sending real visitors to the right page. Legal information: Terms, Privacy, Acceptable use.
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Guides
Previews, bots, clicks, and UTMs.
Self-hosting & ops
Deploy, env, database, billing, domains.
Shortcuts
- Create a link — needs an account
- Dashboard — your links and stats
- Sign in / Sign up