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Getting Started
Creating a short link on Goxy is easy:
- Go to our homepage
- Paste your long URL in the input field
- Click the "Shorten" button
- Your short link will appear below the form
- Copy and share your new short link
You don't need an account to create short links as a guest!
No, you can create short links without an account as a guest. However, creating a free account gives you benefits like:
- Longer link retention (60 days vs 7 days)
- Access to analytics
- Manage all your links in one dashboard
- QR code generation
Sign up for free to unlock these features!
We offer four options:
- Guest: No account needed, 7-day link expiry
- Free: Basic features, 60-day link expiry, basic analytics
- Pro ($6/month): No ads, custom slugs, advanced analytics, priority support
- Business ($20/month): Custom domains, team access, API, 24/7 support
Check our pricing page for detailed comparison.
Short Links
Link duration depends on your plan:
- Guest: 7 days
- Free: 60 days
- Pro: 365 days
- Business: Unlimited (never expire)
You can check the expiration date of your links in your dashboard.
Yes! After creating a free account, you can:
- View all your links in the dashboard
- Delete links you no longer need
- Copy links to share again
Note: You cannot change the destination URL of an existing short link. Simply delete and create a new one.
Yes! Custom domains are available on the Business plan. You can use your own domain (e.g., go.yourdomain.com) instead of goxy.cc. Contact our support team to set up your custom domain.
Analytics
Registered users can see:
- Total number of clicks
- Geographic location of clicks (country level)
- Device types (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Browser information
- Referrer sources
- Click timeline
Pro and Business users get access to advanced analytics and export options.
Analytics are updated in near real-time. You may see a slight delay (usually less than 1 minute) between a click and when it appears in your dashboard. Clicks from bots and crawlers are automatically filtered out.
Account & Billing
You can change your plan anytime from your Dashboard settings:
- Go to your Dashboard
- Click on "Settings" or "Billing"
- Select the plan you want
- Confirm your changes
Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades will apply at the end of your current billing period.
To delete your account:
- Go to your Dashboard
- Navigate to Account Settings
- Click on "Delete Account"
- Confirm your decision
Warning: This action is permanent and will delete all your links and data.
We accept:
- All major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- PayPal
- Cryptocurrency (for Business plans)
All payments are secure and encrypted.
QR Codes
QR codes are automatically generated for every short link created by registered users. You can download your QR code from:
- The success page after creating a link
- Your dashboard, next to each link
- The analytics page for each link
Business plan users can create branded QR codes with custom colors and logos.
Troubleshooting
Try these steps:
- Check if the link has expired (guest links expire after 7 days)
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- Try opening the link in an incognito/private window
- Check if the destination URL is still active
If problems persist, contact our support team.
Common login issues:
- Forgot password: Use the "Forgot password" link on the login page
- Account not verified: Check your email for verification link
- Wrong email: Make sure you're using the correct email address
- Browser cookies: Ensure cookies are enabled
Still having trouble? Contact support.
Analytics data may take a few minutes to appear. Also note:
- Clicks from bots and crawlers are filtered out
- Multiple clicks from the same user may be grouped
- Check if your link has been shared publicly
If you still don't see data after 24 hours, contact support.