Maximizing Security Features, QR Codes, and Unblock Requests

Besides shortening links and building microsites, Go ShortyURL is also equipped with high-level SSL security layers and utility features that bridge the digital world with the physical world.

In this article, we will discuss how to share your links offline, how to automate your privacy settings, and what steps to take if your link is mistakenly blocked by our security system.

1. Reaching Offline Audiences with QR Codes

Short links are great for social media distribution. But what if you want to promote a product on flyers, posters, or physical business cards? Go ShortyURL has a built-in Download QR feature.

Every time you finish creating a new link, the system will automatically generate a QR code. You simply download it and place it on your printed promotional materials. Anyone who scans the QR code using their phone camera will be instantly redirected to your destination link, and the analytics will still be recorded on your dashboard!

2. Automated Privacy: Global Private Mode

If you are a user who always wants to hide your links from the public statistics page, changing the privacy setting one by one every time you create a link is certainly a hassle.

To solve this, you can enable the Global Private Mode feature in your dashboard. By activating this option, the system will automatically set all your newly created links to Private status. Your links remain secure, do not appear in the public list, and you save a lot of time.

3. Handling Blocked URLs (Unblock Request)

Go ShortyURL has a strict security algorithm to prevent the spread of malicious links (phishing, malware, or spam). However, sometimes the system might mistakenly block a perfectly safe link.

If you find your destination URL blocked by the system, do not panic. We provide an Unblock Request form. You simply enter the blocked URL and provide a polite reason or message to our review team. Our team will manually evaluate the link and restore it if it is proven safe.