Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with dco.ink in just a few minutes.

Step 1: Create an Account

1. Visit dco.ink/login
2. Sign in with Google or GitHub
3. You’re ready to go!

Step 2: Create Your First Link

Using the Dashboard

1. Navigate to Standard Link
2. Paste your long URL
3. (Optional) Customize your short code
4. Click “Create”
5. Copy and share your short link!

Using the API

curl -X POST https://dco.ink/api/links \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "short_type": "standard",
    "targets_conf": {"url": "https://example.com"},
    "custom_code": "mylink"
  }'

Step 3: Track Performance

Visit the Analytics Dashboard to see:

• Total clicks
• Geographic distribution
• Device breakdown
• Click timeline

Advanced Features

Device Redirect

Send iOS users to the App Store and Android users to Google Play:

{
  "short_type": "device_redirect",
  "targets_conf": [
    {"device": "ios", "url": "https://apps.apple.com/..."},
    {"device": "android", "url": "https://play.google.com/..."}
  ]
}

Geo Targeting

Redirect users based on their location:

{
  "short_type": "geo_redirect",
  "targets_conf": [
    {"geo": "US", "url": "https://example.com/us"},
    {"geo": "CN", "url": "https://example.com/cn"}
  ]
}

Need Help?

• API Documentation
• Examples
• Contact Support