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Short answer: Download the CSV template from the Import/Export wizard, fill one row per URL (destination, optional slug/title, flags), choose the target domain, then upload the file and start the import.
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Open the Import / Export wizard

  1. In the left sidebar, go to Links.
  2. Click the Import / Export wizard.
  3. Choose Upload file.
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Download and understand the CSV template

Click Download our CSV template in the wizard.You’ll see headers like below. Keep names exactly as shown.
Column (header)RequiredAccepted values / formatNotes
Long url✔A valid destination URL (e.g., https://example.org/page)One row = one link.
Custom slug—letters, numbers, hyphen (a-z, 0-9, -)Leave blank to auto-generate.
Title—Free textHelps identify the link in the app (Components of a ShortPen Link).
Cloaking (0/1)—0 or 11 = enable link cloaking (How to enable Link Cloaking in ShortPen).
Archived (0/1)—0 or 11 = import as archived (excluded from active lists).
Created at—DD/MM/YY HH:MM or ISO (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM)Preserves historical creation time if provided.
Updated at—DD/MM/YY HH:MM or ISOOptional last update timestamp.
Formatting tips
  • Use comma-separated CSV, UTF-8. Quotes added by the spreadsheet are fine. Make sure URLs are valid (no spaces/unencoded chars).
  • If unsure on dates, use full ISO like 2024-09-01 12:00.
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Fill the template

  1. Put each destination URL under Long url.
  2. (Optional) Add Custom slug (e.g., launch-offer).
  3. (Optional) Add Title for clarity in your lists.
  4. (Optional) Set Cloaking or Archived with 0/1.
  5. (Optional) Add Created at / Updated at to preserve history.
Good practice: Keep slugs human-readable and consistent with your naming rules.Learn more: Best practices and troubleshooting for ShortPen links
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Upload the CSV and pick a domain

  1. In the wizard, click Choose file and select your CSV.
  2. Use the Domain dropdown to set where these links will live (e.g., go.yourbrand.com).
  3. Click Start import.
ShortPen validates each row, creates links under the selected domain, and auto-generates slugs when blank. Conflicts are reported.
See also: How to resolve a slug conflict in ShortPen
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Review and organize your new links (optional)

Multi-select the imported links to move to a folder or add tags in one go (great for campaign grouping).
Tip: Need a backup or to double-check? You can export the workspace’s links anytime.

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FAQ

Each link can have a QR Code. Enable/customize later per link if needed.
They’re preserved as part of the destination. For managed UTMs inside ShortPen, edit the link after import.