Documentation
Everything you need to know about using 404link smart redirects.
Getting Started
- Create an account — Sign up for free at 404link.com/register.
- Create a link — Choose a slug and set your default destination URL.
- Share the URL — Use
404link.com/go/your-sluganywhere. - Add rules (Pro/Business) — Route visitors based on device, referrer, country, or UTM parameters.
- Track analytics — See clicks, devices, browsers, countries, and referrers in real-time.
Redirect Rules
Conditional rules let you send different visitors to different destinations. Rules are evaluated in priority order — first match wins.
| Type | Example Value | What It Matches |
|---|---|---|
device | mobile | Mobile phones |
device | tablet | Tablets (iPad, etc.) |
referrer | google.com | Traffic from Google |
country | US | Visitors from the US |
utm_source | newsletter | UTM source parameter match |
Plan Limits
| Feature | Free | Pro ($9/mo) | Business ($25/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Links | 5 | 50 | 500 |
| Clicks/month | 1,000 | 50,000 | 500,000 |
| Conditional rules | No | Yes | Yes |
| Branding removed | No | Yes | Yes |
| API access | No | No | Yes |