FastLinkIt

Shortcode Lookup Bar

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Every public page on the FastLinkIt website includes a shortcode lookup bar pinned below the navigation bar. This lets anyone quickly visit a short link without needing the full URL.

How It Works

  1. Type a short code in the input field (e.g. my-link)
  2. The bar shows flnk.it / as a prefix — you only type the code part
  3. As you type, the system checks in real time whether the code exists:
    • Green checkmark — the code exists, Go button is enabled
    • Red X — the code doesn't exist, Go button stays disabled
    • Spinning arrow — checking in progress
  4. Press Enter or click the Go button to navigate to flnk.it/{code}

What Gets Checked

The lookup checks all three types of short codes:

On the Homepage

The homepage also has a larger "Try a Short Link" section below the hero with the same validation behaviour. It includes a clickable example (docs) to demonstrate the feature.

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