Link Management
Setting a Link to Expire
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Updated Sep 23, 2026
An expiry date stops a short link redirecting at a time you choose. Use it for limited-time offers, event registrations, or anything that should not stay open forever.
Setting an Expiry Date
- 1 Create a new link, or open an existing one and click "Edit"
- 2 Open the "Access & limits" section
- 3 Pick a date and time in "Expires at" - leave it blank for a link that never expires
- 4 Save the link
The time is in your account's display timezone, and it must be in the future.
What Happens When a Link Expires
- Visitors see a page saying the link is no longer available, instead of your destination
- Its QR code stops working too
- The link shows an "Expired" badge in your Short Links list, and the edit form tells you when it stopped
- The link, its slug and its analytics are all kept - nothing is deleted
Reopening an Expired Link
- 1 Open the link and click "Edit"
- 2 Under "Access & limits", set a later date in "Expires at", or clear it to keep the link open indefinitely
- 3 Save - the link redirects again straight away
Good Uses for an Expiry Date
- Flash sales and limited-time offers
- Registration links that should close at a deadline
- Temporary access for a client or contractor
- Seasonal campaigns you do not want to linger
Pro Tip
An expiry date works alongside a click limit and a password. Whichever limit is hit first closes the link.