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How long does a Bitly link last?
Bitly links last forever, however, link data can only be accessed for 30 days after link creation. Although the links last forever, you don’t own the links, because you don’t own the Bitly domain. When you own the link, you’re ready to edit the destination of the short link while avoiding being related to spam.
How do I make links expire?
To quickly recap:
- Go to Pro Options on the Add Link page, and enable Expire.
- Select the Expire After option (either Date or Clicks) that works best for your needs.
- Optionally, enable Expired Redirect and add a URL to send users to an expired redirect page.
Can you customize Bitly links for free?
Bitly provides a complimentary custom domain to brand your links with every first-time subscription upgrade. The domain for your short links must be different than your website domain. It can’t be more than 32 characters long, including the dot.
Can I get a free Bitly?
Will Bitly continue to offer a free account? Yes, we will continue to offer a free account option under the Free plan. This account has lower monthly link limits than the original free account.
Will the links I create on Bitly ever expire?
No, links never change or expire. You can hide any links and their analytics from view in your dashboard, but the data will remain in Bitly.
When do custom bit.ly url’s expire?
The link options they gave us stink, so I setup a custom bit.ly URL, but I couldn’t find any information about if (or when) the customized URL’s expire (I know the standard shortened URL’s don’t expire). Do they expire? No. They don’t expire.
Is it possible to delete a bit.ly link?
No. They don’t expire. Can I delete a bit.ly link? We believe that being a legitimate shortening service means offering permanent URLs. Our users can feel confident that the bit.ly links they create don’t unexpectedly disappear or expire. Thanks for contributing an answer to Web Applications Stack Exchange!
How long do Bitly links last on DNS?
Bitly links never expire. If you use a custom domain to shorten your links they will continue to work as long as your DNS is still pointing at Bitly. While you can hide links and their analytics from the analytics view, the data will remain in Bitly.