Getting Started

Welcome to Linkzly — the all-in-one growth platform for marketers, developers, affiliates, and app publishers. This guide walks you through everything you need to go from zero to fully operational.

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1.1 What is Linkzly?

Linkzly is a unified platform that brings together link management, mobile app growth, affiliate marketing, and gaming analytics under one roof. Whether you are running paid media campaigns, distributing mobile apps, managing an affiliate network, or tracking in-game events, Linkzly gives you the tools to do it all from a single console.

Who is Linkzly for?

Persona	How Linkzly helps
Marketers	Create short links, QR codes, and track conversions across ad networks
Developers	Deep links, smart app routing, OTA distribution, webhooks, and API access
Affiliates & Affiliate Managers	Commission tracking, payout management, and performance reporting
Mobile App Teams	Smart links with deferred deep linking, OTA builds, and push notifications
Game Publishers	In-game analytics, fraud detection, and SKAdNetwork attribution

Core Product Suite

• Short Links — Create branded short URLs with advanced routing rules, A/B testing, and detailed click analytics.
• Dynamic QR Codes — Generate fully customizable QR codes that can be updated after printing without reprinting.
• Smart Links — Deep link users directly into specific screens of your mobile app, with deferred deep linking for users who haven't installed yet.
• OTA App Distribution — Distribute iOS and Android builds directly to testers and stakeholders without going through the App Store or Google Play.
• Affiliate Marketing — Run your own affiliate program with custom commission structures, real-time tracking, and automated payout management.
• Gaming Intelligence — Track player events, detect fraud, and manage SKAdNetwork attribution for iOS games.
• Push Notifications — Create and send campaigns across multiple push notification providers from one interface.
• Ad Network Tracking — Connect Facebook, Google, TikTok, and other ad networks to track conversions and postback events.

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1.2 Creating Your Account

Sign Up

1. Go to the Linkzly sign-up page and click the Create Account tab.
2. Fill in all six fields:
   • First Name — your given name (e.g. John)
   • Last Name — your family name (e.g. Doe)
   • Email — the address you will use to log in (e.g. john@example.com)
   • Organization Name — the name of your company or workspace (e.g. Acme Inc.)
   • Password — must meet all of the requirements listed below
   • Confirm Password — retype your password to confirm it matches
3. Click Create Account.

Password Requirements

Your password must satisfy all of the following before the account can be created. A real-time checklist on the form shows which requirements you have met:

Requirement	Detail
Minimum length	At least 8 characters
Uppercase letter	At least one uppercase letter (A–Z)
Lowercase letter	At least one lowercase letter (a–z)
Number	At least one digit (0–9)
Special character	At least one of: !, @, #, $, %

Verify Your Email

After signing up, Linkzly sends a verification email to the address you provided. Open the email and click the verification link to activate your account.

• If you do not see the email, check your spam or junk folder.
• If the email still has not arrived, log in to the console and look for the verification banner at the top of the screen. Click Resend Verification Email to request a new link.

First Login

Once your email is verified, log in and you will land on your Dashboard. Linkzly automatically creates a default organization for you using the Organization Name you entered during sign-up — no extra setup is required to get started.

Account Lockout

For security, Linkzly locks your account after 5 consecutive failed login attempts. The lockout lasts 30 minutes, after which you can try again. If you have forgotten your password, use the Forgot Password link on the login page to reset it before reaching the lockout limit.

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1.3 Console Overview

The Linkzly console is organized into a left sidebar for navigation, a workspace switcher at the top of the sidebar, and a main content area on the right.

Left Sidebar Navigation

The sidebar groups every product and setting into labeled categories. Some categories are only visible if your plan or account has that feature enabled.

Core

These items are always visible to all users:

Item	What it does
Dashboard	Home overview with key metrics at a glance
Apps	Configure smart app routing and deep link settings
Deeplink	Manage mobile deep link configurations
Release Monitoring	Monitor app release health and version rollouts
App Distribution	Upload and distribute OTA builds to testers
Short Urls	Create and manage branded short links
QR Codes	Generate and update dynamic QR codes
Gaming Intelligence	Game analytics, fraud detection, and SKAdNetwork (feature-gated)

Push

Note: The Push section is only shown if your plan or account has push notifications enabled.

Item	What it does
Notifications	Create and send push campaigns
Providers	Connect and manage push provider credentials
Content Library	Store reusable notification content and templates
Deeplinks	Configure deep link targets for push campaigns
Analytics	Push-specific performance reporting
Failed Jobs	Review and retry failed delivery jobs
Audit Log	Activity history for push notification actions
Settings	Push-specific configuration options

Affiliate

Note: The Affiliate section is only shown if your plan or account has affiliate features enabled.

Item	What it does
Programs	Create and manage affiliate programs
Reports	View affiliate performance and commission reports

Management

Item	What it does
Teams	Invite team members and manage their permissions
Domains	Add and verify custom branded domains
API Keys	Generate and manage API credentials
Billing	Subscription, usage, and payment details

Integration

Item	What it does
Ad Networks	Connect ad platforms (Facebook, Google, TikTok, etc.) and configure postbacks
Webhooks	Set up event-driven integrations with external services

System

Item	What it does
2FA Setup	Configure two-factor authentication for your account
Settings	Account and organization preferences
Activity Logs	Audit trail of all actions in your organization

Organization Switcher

At the top of the sidebar, under the Workspace heading, you will see your current organization name. Click it to switch between organizations you belong to, or to create a new one. This is useful if you manage multiple brands or clients from one Linkzly account.

User Menu

At the bottom of the sidebar is your user menu, showing your avatar and username. From here you can access your profile, adjust preferences, and log out.

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1.4 Plans and Feature Access

Linkzly offers four plan tiers. Higher tiers unlock additional features and higher usage limits.

Plan	Description
Free	Get started at no cost with core link management features
Starter	For small teams that need more links and basic analytics
Professional	For growing businesses needing advanced features and higher limits
Enterprise	For large organizations needing custom limits, SLAs, and dedicated support

Some sections of the console — including Push, Affiliate, and Gaming Intelligence — are only shown when your account has that feature enabled. If you do not see one of these sections in your sidebar, your current plan may not include it. Visit the Billing page to view your current plan or upgrade.

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1.5 Quick Start Guides

Use the table below to jump straight into your first task. Each entry gives you a one-line description and points you to the full walkthrough in the documentation.

Task	Description	Guide
Create Your First Short Link	Go to Short Urls, click New Link, paste your destination URL, customize the slug and routing rules, then click Save.	→ Section 2: Short Links
Generate a QR Code	Go to QR Codes, click New QR Code, choose your destination, customize the design and colors, and download in your preferred format.	→ Section 3: QR Codes
Set Up a Smart Link	Register your mobile app under Apps, create a deep link with your target in-app screen under Deeplink, then test the link on a real device before going live.	→ Section 4: Smart Links
Distribute an App Build	Go to App Distribution, upload your IPA, APK, or AAB file, generate an install link, and share it directly with your testers.	→ Section 5: App Distribution
Connect an Ad Network	Navigate to Ad Networks (under Integration), select your platform, complete the setup steps, and configure which postback events to send.	→ Section 6: Ad Networks
Launch an Affiliate Program	Go to Programs (under Affiliate), create a new program, define your commission structure, and invite affiliates via a unique sign-up link.	→ Section 7: Affiliates
Track a Game	Register your game under Gaming Intelligence, follow the SDK integration steps, and verify that your first event appears in the dashboard.	→ Section 8: Gaming Intelligence
Send a Push Notification	Connect your push provider under Push > Providers, create a message template under Content Library, select your audience, and send your first campaign.	→ Section 9: Push Notifications

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1.6 Two-Factor Authentication

Linkzly supports two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to your account. You can set this up at any time from 2FA Setup in the System section of the sidebar.

Supported 2FA Methods

Method	How it works
Authenticator App (TOTP)	Use an app like Google Authenticator or Authy to generate a time-based one-time code
Email OTP	Receive a one-time code to your registered email address

Backup Codes

When you enable 2FA, Linkzly generates a set of backup codes. Store these in a safe place — you can use one to access your account if you lose access to your 2FA method.

Trusted Devices

You can mark a device as trusted so that 2FA is not required every time you log in from that device. Trusted device status lasts for 30 days.

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Need help? If you get stuck at any point, reach out to the Linkzly support team from the Settings page, or visit the full documentation for step-by-step guidance on any feature.