Before sharing an Azaz short link, it is a good idea to test it yourself and confirm that it opens the correct destination.
A quick test can help you catch incorrect URLs, unexpected redirects, broken pages, mobile problems, or other issues before visitors receive the link.
Open the short link yourself
Copy your Azaz short URL and open it in your browser.
Confirm that:
- The short link opens successfully.
- You reach the intended destination.
- The destination URL is correct.
- The page loads normally.
- There are no unexpected redirects.
Check the destination in My Links
If you created the link while signed in, open My Links and locate the short URL you want to test.
Review the destination associated with the link and make sure it matches the page you intended to share.
Check for spelling mistakes
Carefully review both the short URL and its destination.
A small spelling mistake in a domain, path, custom alias, or destination can send visitors to the wrong page or cause the link to fail.
Test the destination directly
Open the destination URL directly as well as through the Azaz short link.
If the destination itself does not work correctly, shortening it will not fix the underlying problem.
Test in a private browser window
When useful, open the short link in a private or incognito browser window.
This can help you view the destination more like a visitor who is not already signed in to your accounts.
For example, a page that works for you while signed in might require other visitors to log in or request access.
Test on a mobile device
Many short links are opened from phones, especially when shared through social media, messaging applications, Bio Pages, or QR codes.
Open the link on a phone and check that:
- The page fits the screen properly.
- Important text is readable.
- Buttons and forms work.
- The page does not require unnecessary zooming.
- The intended action can be completed.
Test important buttons and forms
If your destination contains a form, checkout, download, registration process, booking system, or another important action, test that process too.
A working short link is only useful if the destination also works as intended.
Check for unexpected redirects
Pay attention to where your browser ultimately takes you.
If your destination unexpectedly redirects to another domain or page, investigate the reason before sharing the link.
Unexpected redirects can result from website configuration, third-party services, advertising systems, or a compromised destination.
Check that the destination uses HTTPS when appropriate
Look at the destination in your browser and make sure it loads normally without browser security warnings.
If your destination produces a certificate or security warning, resolve the problem with the destination website before distributing the short link.
Test your custom alias
If you created a custom alias, make sure it is spelled exactly as intended.
For example:
https://azaz.click/summer-sale
If you plan to type the URL on advertisements or printed materials, manually type it once during testing rather than only copying and pasting it.
This helps you check whether the alias is easy to read and enter correctly.
Test links before printing them
Testing is especially important before placing an Azaz URL on:
- Business cards
- Posters
- Flyers
- Restaurant menus
- Product packaging
- Signs
- Other printed materials
Correcting an online post may be simple, but replacing large quantities of printed material can be much more difficult.
Test your QR code separately
If you create an Azaz QR Code for your short link, test the QR code in addition to testing the URL.
Scan it with a phone and confirm that it opens the correct short link and reaches the intended destination.
If the QR code will be printed, test an actual printed sample at the intended size before producing large quantities.
Test links used on your Bio Page
If you add a short link to an Azaz Bio Page, open the public Bio Page and test the link from there.
This confirms that both the Bio Page button and the short-link destination work correctly.
Check UTM parameters
If your destination contains UTM parameters or other campaign parameters, make sure they are still present in the destination configured for the short link.
For example:
https://example.com/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=launch
If you use destination analytics, you can also verify that the campaign information appears as expected in that system.
Remember that testing may affect statistics
Opening your own short link during testing may contribute to the activity displayed in Azaz Statistics.
Keep your own testing in mind when reviewing early click activity.
Test after making important changes
If you change an available setting or destination associated with an existing link, test the short URL again afterward.
Do not assume that a link still behaves the same way after an important configuration change.
Test from another device when the link is important
For important campaigns, consider testing the link from more than one device or browser.
This can help identify problems that may not appear in your normal browser.
Check access permissions
If the destination is a document, cloud file, private page, or other access-controlled resource, make sure the intended audience actually has permission to open it.
A short link does not remove access restrictions from the destination.
Do a final check immediately before publishing
Before launching an important campaign, perform one final test using the exact Azaz URL you are about to publish.
Confirm:
- The short URL is correct.
- The destination is correct.
- The page loads successfully.
- The destination is safe.
- Important actions work.
- The page works on mobile.
- Any QR code works correctly.
Use Azaz links responsibly
Azaz short links and their destinations must comply with the Azaz Terms of Service.
Do not use Azaz links for phishing, malware, scams, deceptive redirects, or other prohibited activities.
If you encounter a suspicious or harmful Azaz link, submit it through the Report page.
Privacy
Avoid putting passwords, API keys, authentication tokens, or sensitive personal information in URLs or campaign parameters.
For information about how Azaz handles information, review the Azaz Privacy Policy.
Need help?
If your Azaz short link does not work correctly after you have checked the destination, visit the Contact page.
Include the affected short URL and a description of the problem, but never send your password, API keys, authentication tokens, or other private credentials.