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Qlynk - Create URL

Creates a shortened URL using Qlynk. REQUIRED: Provide the long URL to shorten. OPTIONAL: custom_code for vanity URL, title, description, is_indexed (true/false), category_id (number). RETURNS: Object with short_code (string) and short_url (full shortened URL string).
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Overview

This node creates a shortened URL using the Qlynk service. It is useful for scenarios where you want to convert long URLs into shorter, more manageable links, optionally with custom short codes, titles, descriptions, SEO indexing preferences, and categorization. For example, it can be used to generate vanity URLs for marketing campaigns or to organize links by categories for easier management.

Use Case Examples

  1. Shorten a long URL to share on social media with a custom short code.
  2. Create a short link with a title and description for tracking and SEO purposes.
  3. Organize shortened URLs by category for better link management.

Properties

Name Meaning
Original URL The long URL that you want to shorten. This is a required input.
Custom Code Optional custom short code for the URL. If not provided, a random code will be generated automatically.
Title Optional title for the short link to provide context or description.
Description Optional description for the short link, useful for additional information or SEO.
Is Indexed Boolean flag indicating whether the short link should be indexed by search engines (SEO). True means it will be indexed.
Category ID Optional numeric category ID to organize the link. Use 0 or leave empty for no category.

Output

JSON

  • short_code - The generated or custom short code for the URL.
  • short_url - The full shortened URL string returned by the Qlynk service.

Dependencies

  • Qlynk API service

Troubleshooting

  • If the 'url' parameter is missing or empty, the node throws an error indicating the URL is required.
  • Errors from the Qlynk API request will be thrown unless 'Continue On Fail' is enabled, in which case error messages are returned in the output JSON.
  • Ensure the Qlynk API credentials are correctly configured to avoid authentication errors.

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