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Bulk Import

Import multiple short links from CSV rows and apply shared domain, UTM, and tracking settings.

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Bulk Import

Bulk Import creates many Short URLs at once from pasted CSV data or an uploaded CSV file. It is designed for agencies, marketing teams, events, product catalogs, multi-location businesses, and any workflow where creating links one by one would be too slow.

CSV format

name,destination_url,custom_code,password

Example:

Spring launch,https://example.com/spring,spring-launch,
Support,https://example.com/support,,
Restaurant menu,https://example.com/menu,menu,

How bulk import works

  1. Upload a CSV file or paste CSV rows into the editor.
  2. Preview the mapped rows before import.
  3. Choose shared settings such as Brand domain, UTM preset, and Tracking pixels.
  4. Fix validation errors before creating links.
  5. Import the rows and review the created links.

Shared settings

  • Brand domain: applied to every imported link unless the system supports row-level domains.
  • UTM preset: applied to every destination so reports remain consistent.
  • Tracking pixels: attached to imported links when supported by the plan and privacy requirements.

Validation rules

  • Name and destination URL are required.
  • Destination URLs must be valid URLs.
  • Custom aliases must be unique, URL-safe, and not already used.
  • Password is optional.
  • Plan limits can restrict row count, total links, bulk import access, or analytics access.

Best practices

  • Keep CSV headers exactly as expected.
  • Use lowercase aliases with hyphens, such as summer-event.
  • Import a small test file before importing a large campaign list.
  • Click-test several created links after import.

Bulk Import - Detailed Feature Guide

Feature Purpose

Import multiple short links from CSV rows and apply shared domain, UTM, and tracking settings. This feature is part of the LinkQR workflow and should be documented as an operational tool, not just a menu item.

Main Capabilities

  • CSV-style creation for multiple QR campaigns or short links at once.
  • Validates campaign name, destination URL, alias, password, and related import fields where supported.
  • Respects plan limits for maximum QR codes, short links, and maximum bulk rows.
  • Best for agencies, events, franchise locations, product catalogs, and multi-location campaigns.

Typical Workflow

  1. Open the Bulk Import page from the sidebar.
  2. Review the existing records, settings, or campaign state.
  3. Create or update the required item.
  4. Validate important fields before saving.
  5. Preview or test the public/user-facing result when applicable.
  6. Use analytics, logs, or reports to confirm the feature is working as expected.

Admin Configuration Notes

  • Confirm the feature is enabled in the correct plan.
  • Check workspace ownership when users work inside a team.
  • Review related limits such as credits, storage, QR count, scan count, or team members.
  • Clear cache and test again after changing global settings.

Customer-Facing Benefits

  • Reduces manual work and makes campaign setup faster.
  • Keeps campaign assets organized and easier to maintain.
  • Improves reliability by keeping important setup steps inside one workflow.
  • Supports better reporting and troubleshooting after launch.

Troubleshooting Checklist

  • If the feature is not visible, check plan permission and user role first.
  • If saved data does not appear publicly, verify publish/status settings.
  • If a public URL is involved, test the URL in a private browser session.
  • If team workspaces are involved, confirm the item belongs to the correct owner workspace.
  • If tracking or analytics is involved, confirm the visitor action uses the tracked dynamic URL.