Getting Started with Zipdup.link

Learn how to shorten URLs, track performance, and grow your reach in minutes.

Quick Start: Your First Short Link (2 Minutes)

1

Create Your Account

  • Visit zipdup.link/register
  • Enter your email and create a password
  • Verify your email address
  • You're ready to start shortening!
2

Shorten Your First URL

  • From your dashboard or homepage, paste your long URL
  • Choose your preferred domain (zipdup.link, z.zp, or zd.lc)
  • (Optional) Add a custom alias like "summer-sale"
  • Click "Shorten"
  • Copy your new short link and start sharing!
3

Track Performance

  • Click on any link in your dashboard to view analytics
  • See real-time clicks, browser types, and referrer sources
  • Monitor your most popular links

Understanding Your Dashboard

Dashboard Home

Overview of all your links and recent activity with usage statistics

Create Link

Quickly create new short links from the homepage or dashboard

Link Analytics

Click any link's analytics icon for detailed performance data

QR Codes

Generate QR codes for any link in multiple formats (SVG, PNG, JPEG, WebP)

Settings

Manage your account, plan, and API keys

Link Management Features

Your dashboard displays:

  • Short URL: Your shortened link ready to share
  • Original URL: The destination where users will land
  • Clicks: Total engagement count in real-time
  • Created: When the link was made
  • Actions: Copy, view analytics, edit, generate QR, or delete

Creating Effective Short Links

Basic Link Creation

  1. Paste URL: Enter your full destination URL
  2. Choose Domain: Select zipdup.link, z.zp, or zd.lc
  3. Auto-generate or Customize: Let Zipdup create a random code or add your own
  4. Save: Your link is ready to share instantly

Custom Aliases

Instead of random codes like "abc123", create meaningful aliases:

  • zipdup.link/blackfriday for seasonal campaigns
  • zipdup.link/podcast-ep5 for content series
  • zipdup.link/menu for restaurant QR codes

Best Practices for Aliases

  • Keep them short (3-20 characters)
  • Use hyphens for readability
  • Avoid special characters
  • Make them memorable and relevant
  • Match the content or campaign name

API Integration (Standard & Premium)

Getting Your API Key

  1. Go to Settings → API Keys section
  2. Click "Generate New Key"
  3. Name your key (e.g., "Production App")
  4. Copy immediately (shown only once!)

Basic API Usage

curl -X POST https://zipdup.link/api/shorten \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '[object Object]'

Visit our API Documentation for complete endpoint details and examples.

Understanding Analytics

Key Metrics Explained

Total Clicks

Every time someone accesses your short link

Browser Analytics

Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge usage breakdown

Referrer Sources

Where clicks originate (social media, direct, search)

Recent Activity

Real-time feed of clicks with timestamps

QR Code Generation

Creating QR Codes

  1. Click the "QR Code" icon on any link in your dashboard
  2. Customize size (100-1000 pixels)
  3. Choose your format: SVG (vector), PNG, JPEG, or WebP
  4. Download or copy to clipboard

QR Code Use Cases

🍽️ Restaurant Menus

Contactless dining experience

💼 Business Cards

Link to digital contact card

🎫 Event Check-ins

Track attendance

📦 Product Packaging

Link to instructions or videos

🏠 Real Estate

Virtual property tours

🛍️ Retail

In-store promotions

QR Code Best Practices

  • Test scanning from various distances before printing
  • Ensure sufficient contrast for reliable scanning
  • Include a clear call-to-action nearby
  • Track scans separately by creating unique links
  • Use SVG format for print (scalable without quality loss)

Ready to Get Started?

Create your account today and start tracking your link performance.

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