Overview

Temporary Links allow you to control how long a short URL remains active. Instead of keeping a link permanently available, you can automatically expire it based on time, click limits, inactivity, or password-protected access.

This feature is ideal for limited-time promotions, event registrations, confidential documents, one-time downloads, seasonal campaigns, and other situations where access should automatically end without manual intervention.

Expiration Options

SPRL supports multiple ways to automatically expire a short URL.

How to Create a Temporary Link

1. Navigate to Dashboard → URL Shortener.
2. Enter the destination URL.
3. Open the Temporary Link settings.
4. Select the expiration method.
5. Configure the required values such as date, click limit, or inactivity period.
6. Optionally enable password protection.
7. Click Shorten URL.

Once created, SPRL continuously monitors the configured conditions and automatically expires the link when the selected rule is met.

What Happens After Expiration?

After a temporary link expires, visitors can no longer access the original destination URL.

• The short URL becomes inactive.
• Visitors receive a 404 Not Found response.
• No further redirects are performed.
• Existing analytics remain available for review.

Managing Temporary Links

Temporary links can be managed from Dashboard → URL Drive.

You can:

• Edit the destination URL.
• Modify expiration settings.
• Update password protection.
• Enable or disable the link.
• View analytics.
• Generate QR Codes.

Common Use Cases

• Limited-time promotional campaigns.
• Private document sharing.
• Software download links.
• Event registration pages.
• Temporary customer portals.
• One-time payment links.
• Exclusive member content.

Best Practices

• Use expiration dates for seasonal campaigns.
• Use click limits when sharing exclusive downloads.
• Enable password protection for confidential content.
• Monitor analytics before the link expires.
• Test the temporary link before distributing it.
• Use branded domains for professional sharing.

Troubleshooting

The link expired earlier than expected

Review the configured expiration settings. The link may have reached its click limit, expiration date, or inactivity period.

The link returns a 404 page

A 404 response usually indicates that the temporary link has expired or has been disabled.

Can I update the expiration settings?

Yes. You can modify supported settings from your URL Drive before the link expires.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I combine multiple expiration methods?

Yes. You can configure temporary links with one or more supported expiration conditions depending on your requirements.

Can temporary links be password protected?

Yes. Password protection can be enabled together with temporary links for additional security.

Will I lose analytics after the link expires?

No. Historical analytics remain available even after the link has expired.

Can I reactivate an expired link?

If the link has not been permanently removed, you can update its supported settings or create a new temporary link as required.