Links (Permalinks)
Create custom, trackable short links to share your content with anyone. Links can point to external URLs or to files and folders hosted on Smmall Cloud.
Overview
The Links feature allows you to:
Create memorable short URLs with custom slugs
Protect links with passwords, email gates, or expiration dates
Track views and see where your traffic comes from
Customize link previews with titles, descriptions, and thumbnails
Generate QR codes for easy sharing
Creating a Link
Navigate to Links in your dashboard
Click Create Link
Enter the destination URL
Customize your link settings (see below)
Click Save Link
Destination URL
Enter any valid URL you want to redirect to. Smmall Cloud will automatically fetch the page's Open Graph metadata (title, description, and image) to use as the default preview.
Custom Slug
Choose a memorable slug for your short link. For example, if your slug is my-project, your link will be:
If you have a custom domain configured, it will use that instead:
The availability of your chosen slug is checked in real-time as you type.
Security Options
Protect your links with one of four security modes:
Open (None)
Anyone with the link can access the destination immediately.
Password Protected
Visitors must enter a password before being redirected. Set your password when creating the link.
Email Gated
Visitors must provide their email address to access the content. Collected emails are stored and can be viewed in your link statistics.
Expiration
The link becomes inaccessible after a specified date and time. Quick-select options are available for common durations:
+1 day
+1 week
Customizing Link Previews
When someone shares your link on social media or messaging apps, a preview card is displayed. You can customize:
Title - The headline shown in the preview
Description - A short description of the content
Thumbnail - The preview image (upload your own or use the automatically fetched image)
If you don't customize these fields, Smmall Cloud uses the Open Graph metadata from the destination URL.
QR Codes
Every link automatically gets a QR code that you can:
Preview in the link editor
Download as a PNG image
Use in printed materials, presentations, or digital media
Link Statistics
Track how your links perform with built-in analytics:
Views
Total views - All-time click count
Monthly views - Views in the current month
Daily breakdown - Bar chart showing views over the last 30 days
Referrers
See where your traffic is coming from. Referrer tracking shows which websites and platforms are driving clicks to your links.
To view statistics:
Go to your Links dashboard
Click the stats icon on any link
View the analytics panel
Tips
Keep slugs short and memorable - They're easier to share verbally and in print
Use expiring links for time-sensitive content - Promotions, event RSVPs, or limited offers
Email-gate valuable content - Build your mailing list while sharing resources
Check your referrers - Understand which channels drive the most traffic
Customize previews - A good title and thumbnail increase click-through rates
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