How to Use LinkTrap
Learn how to create, manage, and optimize your short links with our comprehensive guide
Quick Start Guide
Create Your Account
Sign up for a free LinkTrap account to get started
- No credit card required
- Instant account activation
- Access to all basic features
Create Your First Link
Enter your long URL and customize your short link
- Paste your long URL
- Choose a custom slug (optional)
- Add title and description
- Enable bot protection if needed
Share Your Link
Copy and share your short link anywhere
- Copy the generated short link
- Share on social media
- Use in emails and messages
- Generate QR codes for offline sharing
Track Performance
Monitor clicks and analyze your link performance
- View real-time click statistics
- Analyze geographic data
- Track device types and browsers
- Monitor bot vs human traffic
Feature Guide
Bot Protection
Redirect bots to different pages to protect your content
How to use:
Enable bot protection in advanced options when creating your link
Advanced Analytics
Get detailed insights into your link performance
How to use:
View analytics in your dashboard or use the analytics page
Custom Slugs
Create memorable short links with your own custom slugs
How to use:
Enter your desired slug in the custom slug field when creating a link
QR Code Generation
Generate QR codes for your short links automatically
How to use:
QR codes are generated automatically for all your links
Password Protection
Secure sensitive links with password protection
How to use:
Enable password protection in advanced options
Link Expiration
Set expiration dates for your links
How to use:
Set expiration date in advanced options when creating a link
Pro Tips
Choose Descriptive Slugs
Use meaningful custom slugs that describe your content
Example: Instead of "abc123", use "product-launch-2024"
Enable Bot Protection for Marketing
Use bot protection to show different content to search engines
Example: Redirect bots to a landing page, humans to your main content
Monitor Your Analytics
Check your analytics regularly to understand your audience
Example: Look at geographic data to see where your traffic comes from
Use QR Codes for Offline Marketing
Generate QR codes for print materials and offline campaigns
Example: Add QR codes to business cards, flyers, and posters
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a short link?
Simply paste your long URL into the input field on the homepage, optionally add a custom slug, and click "Create Short Link". Your short link will be generated instantly.
What is bot protection?
Bot protection allows you to redirect search engine bots and crawlers to a different page than human visitors. This is useful for protecting your main content or showing different information to bots.
How do I view analytics for my links?
You can view detailed analytics for all your links in the Analytics page. This includes click counts, geographic data, device types, and more.
Can I customize my short links?
Yes! You can create custom slugs for your links. For example, instead of "abc123", you can use "my-product-launch" to make your links more memorable and branded.
Ready to Get Started?
Create your first short link now and experience the power of LinkTrap