Question 1

What is LINKNOWN?

Accepted Answer

A free tool for shortening links, generating QR codes, building simple custom pages, and seeing who's clicking. It's all in one dashboard.

Question 2

Why do I need to log in to shorten a link or generate a QR code?

Accepted Answer

An account is what lets you come back later: edit or delete a link, swap where it redirects to, or check its click analytics. Without one, a shortened link or QR code would be a one-time, unmanageable thing with no way to change or track it afterward.

Question 3

Is LINKNOWN free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the core features don't cost anything. There's a Pro plan if you need higher usage or the more advanced tools.

Question 4

Can I choose my own custom short link?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Instead of a random code, you can set your own alias, like linknown.com/my-brand, as long as no one else has taken it.

Question 5

Can I password-protect a short link?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Set a password when you create or edit a link, and visitors have to enter it correctly before they're sent to the destination.

Question 6

Does LINKNOWN track how many people click my links?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each link gets its own analytics page: total clicks, unique visitors, a mobile vs. desktop breakdown, and a chart you can filter by the last 7, 30, or 90 days.

Question 7

How does LINKNOWN count "unique visitors"?

Accepted Answer

We hash the visitor's IP address and browser into a one-way ID instead of storing the raw IP. So if the same person clicks five times, that counts as one visitor, not five.

Question 8

What are LINKNOWN custom pages?

Accepted Answer

A builder for mini sites. Start from a template like a menu, wedding invite, or portfolio, edit the text, images and buttons, then publish it at your own link.

Question 9

Can I generate a QR code for my link?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Turn any URL into a scannable QR code, with your own colors and margins, at the same time you shorten it.

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