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# How to import links from Short.io into ShortPen

> Import your Short.io links into ShortPen easily. Keep slugs, destinations, and domains organized under one dashboard.

**Short answer:** In ShortPen, go to **Links → Import → Short.io**, paste your **Short.io API key**, choose the **destination domain** in ShortPen, then click **Start import**. ShortPen recreates your links under the selected domain and keeps their slugs when available.

## How to import Short.io links: Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Import/Export wizard">
    In ShortPen, go to **Links → Import** and select **Short.io** from the sources.

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste your Short.io API key">
    In Short.io, generate or copy your API key from **Settings** → [**API**](https://app.short.io/settings/integrations/api-key).

    Back in ShortPen, paste it into the **API Key**.

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose the destination domain">
    Use the **Domain** dropdown to select the ShortPen domain where your imported links will live.

    <Note>
      If you want to keep the same brand domain you used on Short.io, [connect that domain](/getting-started/connect-custom-domain) to ShortPen first.
    </Note>

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose what to import, then start">
    ShortPen pulls your Short.io URLs and shows them in a table (title, slug, destination).

    **Delete any links you don’t want** and click **Start import** to create only the selected items in the chosen workspace and domain.

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and organize">
    When the import completes, open **Links**.

    [Multi-select](/link-management/manage-links-at-scale/bulk-actions) imported rows to **add to a** [folder](/link-management/links-organization/folders) or **apply** [tags](/link-management/links-organization/tags) for reporting.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Notes & tips

* **Slug retention.** ShortPen tries to keep each slug. If a slug is already taken on your target domain, [resolve the conflict](/link-management/troubleshooting/slug-conflict) now or after import.
* **Domains.** Imported links publish under the domain you selected. If you used multiple domains in Short.io, repeat the import per domain, or connect all those domains in ShortPen first.
* **CSV fallback.** Prefer files? Export from Short.io and follow the guide: "[How to import links from a CSV into ShortPen](/link-management/manage-links-at-scale/csv-import)".

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Will the import overwrite existing links in ShortPen">
    No. New links are created. If a slug collides on the chosen domain, you’ll be asked to resolve it.

    <Info>
      **Learn more**: [How to resolve a slug conflict in ShortPen](/link-management/troubleshooting/slug-conflict)
    </Info>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are QR codes imported as well">
    ShortPen can generate a [QR Codes](/link-management/qr-code/qr-creation) for any link. After import, enable/customize per link.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I import from multiple Short.io projects or domains">
    Yes. Run separate imports for each project or pick a different destination domain per run (make sure each domain is connected).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I undo an import">
    There’s no one-click undo. Use multi-select → Delete to remove imported links you don’t need.

    <Info>
      **Learn more**: [How to bulk update or delete links in ShortPen](/link-management/manage-links-at-scale/bulk-actions)
    </Info>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related reading

* [How to import links from Bitly into ShortPen](/link-management/manage-links-at-scale/bitly-import)
* [How to import links from Dub.co into ShortPen](/link-management/manage-links-at-scale/dub-import)
* [How to import links from Short.io into ShortPen](/link-management/manage-links-at-scale/short-io-import)
* [How to import links from Rebrandly into ShortPen](/link-management/manage-links-at-scale/rebrandly-import)
* [How to import links from a CSV into ShortPen](/link-management/manage-links-at-scale/csv-import)
* [What is a link in ShortPen?](/key-concepts/links-overview)