If an Azaz short link you created has been reported, review the link and its destination carefully. Reports can be submitted when someone believes a link may lead to phishing, malware, scams, spam, deceptive content, or another potentially harmful destination.
A report does not necessarily mean that a link violates Azaz rules, but the link and its destination may be reviewed.
Review the reported link
Sign in to your account and open My Links.
Find the relevant short link and check the destination carefully.
Make sure that:
- The destination is the URL you intended to use.
- The destination website is still under the expected control.
- The page does not contain phishing or deceptive content.
- The website is not distributing malware or unwanted software.
- The destination has not been compromised.
- The link complies with the Azaz Terms of Service.
Check the destination directly
Open the destination website directly instead of relying only on the short link.
Review the page and confirm that it still contains the content you expect. Websites can change after a short link is created, and a previously safe destination could later be modified or compromised.
Check for unexpected redirects
A destination website may redirect visitors to another URL.
If this happens, check where the visitor ultimately arrives. Unexpected redirects can be a sign that a website, advertising script, plugin, or other component has been compromised or incorrectly configured.
What if my website was compromised?
If you control the destination website and believe it has been compromised, secure the website before continuing to send visitors to it.
Depending on your situation, this may include:
- Changing administrator passwords
- Removing malicious files or scripts
- Updating your website software
- Updating plugins, themes, or other components
- Reviewing administrator accounts
- Checking for unauthorized redirects
- Contacting your hosting provider
Do not continue directing visitors to a destination you know is compromised or unsafe.
Review the Azaz Terms of Service
All links created with Azaz must comply with the Azaz Terms of Service.
Review the Terms if you are unsure whether your destination or use of the service is permitted.
Examples of prohibited or harmful use
Azaz links must not be used for prohibited activities such as:
- Phishing or credential theft
- Malware or malicious downloads
- Scams or fraudulent activity
- Spam or abusive use
- Deceptive redirects
- Impersonation intended to mislead visitors
- Other content or activity prohibited by the Azaz Terms of Service
What happens after a link is reported?
Azaz may review reported links and their destinations to determine whether they violate the Terms of Service or present a safety concern.
Depending on the circumstances, action may be taken on content that violates Azaz rules.
The specific response can depend on the nature of the report and the information available during review.
What if I believe the report is a mistake?
If you believe your link or destination is legitimate and was reported by mistake, first verify that the destination is working correctly and complies with the Azaz Terms of Service.
If you need assistance, use the Contact page and provide the relevant Azaz short URL along with a clear explanation.
Do not include passwords, API keys, authentication tokens, or other private credentials in your message.
Provide useful information when contacting Azaz
When asking about a reported link, useful information may include:
- The Azaz short URL
- The intended destination URL
- A brief explanation of what the destination provides
- Any relevant information explaining why you believe the report is incorrect
Providing clear information can make it easier to understand the situation.
Do not create replacement links to bypass restrictions
If a link has been restricted because of a safety or Terms of Service issue, do not repeatedly create new Azaz links to the same prohibited destination in an attempt to bypass the restriction.
Instead, resolve the problem with the destination and contact Azaz if you believe action was taken incorrectly.
Check other links in your account
If one destination was compromised, review your other links from My Links.
Check that their destinations are still correct, safe, and under the expected control.
Check your account for unexpected changes
If you notice links or destination changes that you did not make, secure your Azaz account.
Change your password using the available account settings. If you cannot access your account, use the Forgot Password page.
You should also review your Bio Pages and other account content for unexpected changes.
Protect your account information
Azaz support does not need your password to investigate a link-related question.
Never send:
- Your password
- API keys
- Authentication tokens
- Password reset links
- Private credentials
For information about how Azaz handles information, review the Azaz Privacy Policy.
Report genuinely harmful Azaz links
If you discover another Azaz link being used for phishing, malware, scams, spam, or other harmful activity, submit it through the Azaz Report page.
Include the suspicious URL and useful details about the issue without submitting sensitive credentials.
Need help?
If you believe your legitimate short link has been incorrectly restricted, or you need help understanding a link-related issue, visit the Contact page.