Use the li-nk.me Chrome extension when you want to create short links from the page you are already viewing instead of switching back to the portal.
What it is for
The extension is useful when you need to:
- shorten the current tab in one click
- paste a destination URL and create a short link quickly
- add a custom slug for a campaign, content post, or support reply
- keep new links inside the same li-nk.me app you already manage in Portal
Install the extension
Install the official extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Before you start
You need:
- a li-nk.me account
- an app in Portal
- a write-capable API key for that app
If you have not created those yet, start in Portal.
Configure the extension
- Install the extension and pin it in Chrome if you want faster access.
- Open the li-nk.me popup.
- Open Settings.
- Enter your App ID.
- Enter your API key.
- Save the configuration.
The extension stores these values locally in your browser so it can create links for the selected app.
Create a short link
- Open the page you want to share.
- Click the li-nk.me extension icon.
- Choose Use current tab or paste a destination URL manually.
- Optionally enter a custom slug.
- Click Create short link.
- Copy the generated URL or open it immediately.
How it works with Portal
Links created from the extension are associated with the app configured in settings. That means you can still:
- review them in Portal
- inspect click analytics
- manage other app settings and API keys centrally
Recommended usage
The extension is a good fit for:
- growth and lifecycle teams creating links during campaign QA
- content teams shortening live landing pages or blog posts
- customer success and support teams sharing clean URLs quickly
- internal testing when you want a short link without leaving Chrome