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> Duplicate ShortPen links in seconds to run A/B tests, track channels separately, or create regional URLs with fresh analytics.

# How to duplicate a link in ShortPen

**Short answer:** From **Links**, open the link’s row menu → **Duplicate**. Update the **slug** (and optionally domain, folder, tags, **UTMs**), then **Create**. The duplicate starts with **fresh analytics**, so it’s perfect for A/B tests or per-channel tracking.

## 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

1. Go to **Links** and find the link to copy.
2. Open the row actions and click **Duplicate**.
3. Enter a **new slug**. (Required.)
4. **Review** and adjust all fields.
5. Click **Create**.

**What gets copied automatically?** Title, folder, tags, UTMs, QR settings, share preview, password, and advanced options. You’ll choose a **new slug**, and analytics **start from zero** on the duplicate.

## 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.
* If you later change a link’s **slug or domain**, **re-download** the QR code because the previous link will no longer be valid.

  <Info>
    **Learn more**: [What happens to a QR code after changing a link?](/link-management/qr-code/qr-after-link-change)
  </Info>

## FAQ

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  <Accordion title="Does duplicating copy my analytics?">
    No. The duplicate starts with zero clicks, scans, and events, by design, for clean tests.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change the destination on the duplicate without losing its data?">
    Yes. [Updating the destination](/link-management/links/link-editing) **does not reset analytics** for that link. Create a new duplicate only when you need isolated reporting or a major campaign pivot.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need new UTMs on the duplicate?">
    Recommended. Use channel-specific [UTMs](/link-management/links-settings/adding-utm-to-links) to keep attribution clean.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related links

* [How to create a link in ShortPen](/link-management/links/link-creation)
* [Components of a ShortPen Link](/link-management/links/link-components)
* [How to edit an existing link in ShortPen](/link-management/links/link-editing)
* [Understanding ShortPen Analytics](/key-concepts/analytics-overview)
* [How to use QR Codes in ShortPen](/link-management/qr-code/qr-creation)