> ## 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.

> Edit ShortPen links easily. Update destinations, slugs, or metadata without losing analytics or campaign data.

# How to edit an existing link in ShortPen

**Short answer:** open the link, click **Edit**, update the field you need (destination, slug/domain, title, notes, UTMs, tags), and **Save**. Changing the **destination** keeps the same analytics. Changing the **slug or domain** creates a new public URL, so re-download any QR and plan communications accordingly.

## How to edit an existing link: Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the link editor">
    Go to **Links**, click your link row, then **Edit**.

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Change the destination (URL)">
    Replace the **Destination URL** and **Save**.

    <u>Your analytics continue on the </u>**<u>same link object</u>**<u> (no reset).</u>

    <Tip>
      For large campaign pivots, consider duplicating rather than pivoting. See: [How to duplicate a link in ShortPen](/link-management/links/link-duplication).
    </Tip>

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Change the slug (or domain) only if necessary">
    Update **Domain** and/or **Slug** and **Save**.

    <u>This creates a </u>**<u>new public URL</u>**<u>.</u>

    <Warning>
      It’s generally **not recommended** to change a link’s slug or domain, because it creates a **completely new public URL** **and the previous link stops working**.

      Your analytics remain intact, \*\*and if the link used the default domain \*\*`shr.pn`**the previous slug becomes available again** , so you must update any old shares or printed QR codes, they will no longer work as before.

      If your goal is to publish the link under a new URL or campaign, it’s usually better to **create a new link** instead.
    </Warning>

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review campaign metadata">
    Adjust **Title**, **Notes**, [Folder](/link-management/links-organization/folders), [Tags](/link-management/links-organization/tags), [UTM Parameters](/link-management/links-settings/adding-utm-to-links) to keep reporting tidy.

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check advanced options (optional)">
    Confirm [Redirect type](/link-management/links-settings/redirect-types), [Password protection](/link-management/links-settings/link-password-protection), [Social Share Preview](/link-management/links-settings/social-share-previews), etc., still match your intent.

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and validate">
    * Click **Save**.
    * If **slug/domain** changed, **re-download the QR** and update any placements.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Does changing the destination reset analytics?">
    No. Metrics continue on the same link.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I change the slug or domain?">
    You create a new public link and the **previous link  is no longer valid**. On `shr.pn` the old slug becomes free.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need to update UTMs after edits?">
    Only if your campaign/source changed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Where do I see the impact of my edits?">
    Open [Link Analytics](/analytics/link-level-analytics/link-level-metrics) for the link, or switch to [Workspace Analytics](/analytics/workspace-level-analytics/workspace-level-metrics) to compare across tags/folders.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related links

* [What is a link in ShortPen?](/key-concepts/links-overview)
* [Components of a ShortPen Link](/link-management/links/link-components)
* [How to create a link in ShortPen](/link-management/links/link-creation)
* [How to duplicate a link in ShortPen](/link-management/links/link-duplication)
* [What is a QR Code in ShortPen and how to use it?](/key-concepts/qr-codes-overview)