When and why to duplicate
Use duplication to create clean, comparable variants without touching your original link:- A/B tests: try different landing pages, creatives, or redirect rules.
- Per-channel Link: one link per source (e.g., Facebook, X, Email) to keep analytics separate.
- Regional splits: structure by country/locale with distinct slugs and tags.
How to duplicate a link: Steps
- Go to Links and find the link to copy.
- Open the row actions and click Duplicate.
- Enter a new slug. (Required.)
- Review and adjust all fields.
- Click Create.
How duplication affects analytics
- Fresh dataset per link: The duplicate is a new link object. It does not inherit past clicks, scans, or events from the original.
- Original link unaffected: Its historical stats remain intact.
QR Codes after duplication
- The duplicate has its own link, so download its own QR if you plan to print/distribute it.
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If you later change a link’s slug or domain, re-download the QR code because the previous link will no longer be valid.
Learn more: What happens to a QR code after changing a link?
FAQ
Does duplicating copy my analytics?
Does duplicating copy my analytics?
No. The duplicate starts with zero clicks, scans, and events, by design, for clean tests.
Can I change the destination on the duplicate without losing its data?
Can I change the destination on the duplicate without losing its data?
Yes. Updating the destination does not reset analytics for that link. Create a new duplicate only when you need isolated reporting or a major campaign pivot.
Do I need new UTMs on the duplicate?
Do I need new UTMs on the duplicate?
Recommended. Use channel-specific UTMs to keep attribution clean.
What about QR codes?
What about QR codes?
Download a fresh QR for the duplicate’s URL. If you later change slug/domain, re-download again to avoid outdated prints.