Before you start
- You can access your Rebrandly API key (Rebrandly → Account → API).
How to import Rebrandly links into ShortPen: Steps
Paste your Rebrandly API key
Log in to Rebrandly, generate/copy your API key (Account → API).Back in ShortPen, paste it into API Key.
Choose the target domain
Use Domain to select which connected domain will host the imported URLs.
If you need to attach a branded domain first, see: How to connect a custom domain to ShortPen
Import detected links
ShortPen lists the links detected from Rebrandly in a table.Review the rows, delete any you don’t want to import, then click Import to create only the selected links under the chosen domain.
Review and organize
Go to Links to see your newly imported URLs.Multi-select any subset to Move to folders or Add tags based on your taxonomy.
What gets imported?
- Destination URL
- Slug (kept where available, conflicts handled below)
- Title
- Domain mapping (to the domain you selected)
NotesAny Rebrandly-specific settings not supported in ShortPen are skipped. You can re-apply equivalents via Link settings later.QR codes in Rebrandly aren’t imported as image assets. ShortPen can generate a dynamic QR for any link.
FAQ
Will my existing traffic keep working
Will my existing traffic keep working
Yes, once you share the new ShortPen URLs. Old Rebrandly-hosted URLs keep working only if you continue using Rebrandly. For clean analytics in ShortPen, distribute the ShortPen versions.
Can I import into multiple domains at once
Can I import into multiple domains at once
Run separate imports per target domain, or import to one domain, then bulk move links by editing the domain if needed.
What about UTMs
What about UTMs
If UTMs were part of the destination URL in Rebrandly, they remain.
Do I need an API key in ShortPen
Do I need an API key in ShortPen
No. You only need your Rebrandly API key for this wizard. ShortPen API Keys are optional for developer automations.