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Link Inspector

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Link Inspector showing the destination URL input field, resolved redirect chain, page preview, and share metadata for a submitted link

Who this is for​

This page is for users who need a fast destination check before a link is published in a campaign, support workflow, or external communication.

Before you start​

  • Have the public http or https destination URL or short link ready for review.
  • Decide whether the check is for brand quality, redirect validation, or risk review.
  • Understand that Link Inspector supports operational review but does not replace your own policy or legal controls.

What to do — Preview and verify destination URLs​

  1. Open Link Inspector. There are two entry points: the app sidebar (/app/link-inspector) when you are signed in, or the public tool at /Shorten-Link-Inspector which requires no account.
  2. Submit the public http or https destination you want to inspect.
  3. Review the final URL, redirect chain, page preview, share metadata, and HTTPS details.
  4. If the destination mismatches your intent or looks risky, stop the publish flow and fix the source before you distribute the link.
  5. Once the destination looks correct, continue with link creation, QR generation, or campaign packaging.

Use it well — Destination review best practices​

  • Use Link Inspector before bulk work, not after. It is more valuable at decision time than after a link has already shipped.
  • The public entry point at /Shorten-Link-Inspector is available without signing in, but anonymous inspections are subject to a 24-hour rate limit. Sign in to avoid hitting it during active campaign work.
  • Sign in on Go+ when you want AI safety commentary in the same review flow.
  • Keep a simple internal review rule for risky destinations such as user-submitted pages, affiliate content, or short-lived landing pages.
  • If your question becomes platform policy, blocking, or remediation, switch to Security and abuse.
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