Before sharing an Azaz short link, make sure you recognize and trust its destination and that the link accurately represents what visitors will open.
A short link does not make an unsafe destination safe. You are responsible for checking the destination you choose to share.
Open the destination before shortening it
Before creating a short link, open the original destination directly and confirm that it is the page you intended to share.
Check that:
- The domain name is correct.
- The page loads normally.
- There are no unexpected redirects.
- Your browser does not display a security warning.
- The content is what you expected.
Test your Azaz link before sharing it
After creating the short URL, open it yourself and verify that it reaches the intended destination.
If you are signed in, you can review your links from My Links.
Check the final destination
Pay attention to the website that ultimately opens after the redirect.
If the short link unexpectedly sends you to a different domain, login page, download, advertisement, or other destination you did not configure, do not share it until you understand why.
Look carefully at the destination domain
Attackers sometimes use domain names that resemble legitimate websites.
Check the spelling of the destination domain carefully, especially before sharing links involving accounts, payments, downloads, or personal information.
Watch for browser security warnings
If your browser warns that the destination may be deceptive, dangerous, compromised, or insecure, do not ignore the warning simply because the page was reached through an Azaz link.
Investigate the destination before sharing it with other people.
Be careful with login pages
Before sharing a link to a login page, make sure the destination belongs to the service you expect.
A fake login page may attempt to collect usernames, passwords, verification codes, or other credentials.
Do not use Azaz to disguise a login page in a way intended to mislead visitors about who operates it.
Be careful with downloads
If your destination automatically downloads a file or asks visitors to install software, make sure you know what the file is and that you are authorized to distribute it.
Do not share links that distribute malware, harmful software, or deceptive downloads.
Check links from third parties
If someone else gave you a destination URL, do not assume it is safe simply because you recognize the person or because the URL looks familiar.
Open and review the destination before creating an Azaz short link for it.
Do not hide a misleading destination
Your short link should not be used to intentionally conceal a harmful or deceptive destination.
Avoid aliases, descriptions, or messages that claim a link goes somewhere different from its actual destination.
Review links after changing a destination
If you modify an available setting or destination associated with an existing short link, test the link again before continuing to share it.
Confirm that the final destination is still correct and behaves as expected.
Check destinations periodically
A website that was legitimate when you originally created a link can change later.
Domains can expire, pages can be moved, websites can change ownership, and compromised websites may begin behaving differently.
Periodically test important links that remain publicly available.
Pay special attention to old links
Review links created for old campaigns, events, products, downloads, or temporary pages.
If the original destination no longer exists, check where the domain or page now leads before continuing to share the short link.
Check links used in QR codes
If an Azaz QR Code points to your short link, scan it and confirm that it reaches the expected destination.
This is particularly important for QR codes printed on posters, menus, packaging, business cards, or other physical materials.
Check links on your Bio Page
If you use an Azaz Bio Page, periodically test the destinations published on it.
Remove or update links that become broken, suspicious, compromised, or unrelated to what their visible labels describe.
Do not put sensitive information in URLs
Treat URLs as information that may become public.
Avoid putting sensitive information in a URL, custom alias, or campaign parameter, including:
- Passwords
- API keys
- Authentication tokens
- Private account identifiers
- Confidential personal information
Use clear custom aliases
If you use a custom alias, choose wording that does not intentionally mislead visitors.
A readable alias can help you identify your own links when managing them through My Links.
Unexpected traffic does not automatically mean a link is unsafe
You may occasionally see activity that you do not immediately recognize in Azaz Statistics.
Link previews, security scanners, crawlers, repeated visits, and other activity can contribute to link statistics.
If you are concerned about a link, check its configuration and destination directly rather than relying only on traffic numbers.
What if my destination has been compromised?
If a website you control has been compromised or begins redirecting visitors unexpectedly, address the problem with the website before continuing to send visitors there.
Review any Azaz links that point to the affected website and avoid promoting the destination until you are satisfied that the underlying problem has been resolved.
What if I find a harmful Azaz link?
If you encounter an Azaz link being used for phishing, malware, scams, impersonation, deceptive redirects, or another harmful purpose, submit it through the Report page.
Provide accurate information that can help identify the affected link and explain the problem.
Follow the Azaz Terms of Service
Links created and shared through Azaz must comply with the Azaz Terms of Service.
Azaz must not be used for phishing, malware, scams, impersonation, harmful downloads, deceptive redirects, or other prohibited activities.
Protect privacy
When sharing links, consider whether the destination exposes personal or confidential information that should not be publicly accessible.
For information about how Azaz handles information, review the Azaz Privacy Policy.
Need help?
If one of your own Azaz links is behaving unexpectedly and you cannot determine the cause, visit the Contact page.
Include the affected short URL and a description of the problem, but never send passwords, API keys, authentication tokens, or other private credentials.