Short answer: Create folders from Collections → Folders in the sidebar, or on the fly while creating or editing a link.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://shortpen.com/docs/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Important: a link can be placed in only one folder at a time. If you need cross-categorization, use tags in combination with folders.
What are folders?
- Folders live inside a workspace and do not change how a link behaves. They help you browse, filter, and report faster.
- Use tags for cross-cut labels (channels, campaigns, etc.).
Learn more: How folders work in ShortPen
How to create a folder
- In the sidebar, go to Collections → Folders.
- Click Add new folder, give it a clear name, and Create.
Notes: You can rename or delete folders from the same screen. Deleting a folder does not delete its links (they become unassigned).
Assign a link to a folder
While creating or editing a link, open Basic settings → Folder, pick a folder (or Create new folder), then Save.Learn more: How to edit an existing Link in ShortPen
Move multiple links to a folder (bulk)
In Links, switch to Select mode, choose the rows to move, then Move to folder and confirm. Use this to consolidate duplicates or to archive the end of a campaign.Learn more: How to bulk update or delete links in ShortPen
Rename or delete a folder
In the sidebar, go to Collections → Folders and use the gear (rename) or trash (delete) actions.Reminder: deleting a folder preserves all links.
Filter links by folder (list view)
In Links, choose Filters → Folders and select a folder to narrow the list. This is the fastest way to locate items within larger libraries.Analyze performance by folder
In Analytics, use the Folder filter to scope charts/tables to that collection of links. Typical metrics include Clicks, QR Scans, Leads/Conversions, %CR (if your pixel/events are configured).Related links
- How folders work in ShortPen
- How tags work in ShortPen
- How to create and manage tags in ShortPen
- Overview of ShortPen Analytics
- What metrics are available for individual links in ShortPen?--- title: “How to create and manage folders in ShortPen” description: “Organize your ShortPen links by folders. Create, rename, or delete folders to manage campaigns and analyze performance easily.” sidebarTitle: “Folders”
Short answer: Create folders from Collections → Folders in the sidebar, or on the fly while creating or editing a link.
Important: a link can be placed in only one folder at a time. If you need cross-categorization, use tags in combination with folders.
What are folders?
- Folders live inside a workspace and do not change how a link behaves. They help you browse, filter, and report faster.
- Use tags for cross-cut labels (channels, campaigns, etc.).
Learn more: How folders work in ShortPen
How to create a folder
- In the sidebar, go to Collections → Folders.
- Click Add new folder, give it a clear name, and Create.
Notes: You can rename or delete folders from the same screen. Deleting a folder does not delete its links (they become unassigned).
Assign a link to a folder
While creating or editing a link, open Basic settings → Folder, pick a folder (or Create new folder), then Save.Learn more: How to edit an existing Link in ShortPen
Move multiple links to a folder (bulk)
In Links, switch to Select mode, choose the rows to move, then Move to folder and confirm. Use this to consolidate duplicates or to archive the end of a campaign.Learn more: How to bulk update or delete links in ShortPen
Rename or delete a folder
In the sidebar, go to Collections → Folders and use the gear (rename) or trash (delete) actions.Reminder: deleting a folder preserves all links.