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Basic ClikBy Settings

Comprehensive guide to account setup, security, and basic parameters

💡 Key Takeaways

  • Profile & Security: Configure 2FA and basic account information.
  • Domains & Links: Connect custom domains and configure aliases.
  • Notifications: Set up email reports and activity monitoring.
  • Team Collaboration: Manage employee access and roles.

Basic ClikBy Settings: Foundation for Effective Work

Proper ClikBy configuration from the start is an investment in future work efficiency. Spending 5-10 minutes on basic setup will save you hours later and ensure your data security.

In this guide, we'll walk through all key settings sections step by step, explain their purpose, and provide practical recommendations for different business types.

Account Settings

Basic information, plans, and team management

User Profile

Correct profile configuration affects report display, statistics time zones, and interface personalization.

👤 Basic Information
Name and surname are displayed in reports and on the website.
John Smith • john@company.com
🌍 Time Zone
Critical for correct statistics display. All charts and reports will be built in the selected time zone.
America/New_York (UTC-5)
🗣️ Interface Language
Affects interface and email notification language. Available in Russian, English, and other languages.
English

Plans & Billing

Manage subscription, view limits, and payment history.

💳 Current Plan
Displays active pricing plan with information about link limits, clicks, and additional features.
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Domains, aliases, and default parameters

Domain Management

Configure custom domains for branded short links.

🌐 Primary Domain
Domain that will be used by default for new links. Can be clik.by or your own.
go.yourcompany.com
🔄 Backup Domains
Alternative domains in case the primary domain is blocked on social networks or advertising systems.
link.yourcompany.com, s.yourcompany.com

Default Settings

Parameters automatically applied to new links.

📏 Alias Length
Minimum number of characters for auto-generated aliases. Affects link readability and memorability.
5 characters (example: abc12)
🏷️ Default Tags
Configure tags to simplify platform work and analyze data more accurately.
website, social, email, landing
📊 UTM Parameters
UTM tags can be varied; each link can have its own UTM tags configured.
utm_source=clikby&utm_medium=shortlink
Tip: Decide which UTM parameters you will use — this ensures data consistency in Google Analytics and other analytics systems.
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Security

Account protection and access settings

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Essential setup for protecting your account from unauthorized access.

1

Verify your email is correct

The 2FA activation code will be sent to it.

2

Enter code from email

During ClikBy platform login, enter the code from your email.

3

Code will be requested with each login

This provides additional account security.

🔑 API Keys
Create and manage tokens for integration with external systems and automation.
🌐 IP Restrictions (for very large businesses)
Restrict account access to specific IP addresses for enhanced security.
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Notifications

Email reports and event alerts

Email Reports

Automatic summaries for activity and results monitoring.

📧 Weekly Reports
Recommended to enable for regular monitoring of link effectiveness and overall statistics.
⚠️ Limit Notifications
Alerts when approaching plan limits (90% of click or link limit).
🚨 Suspicious Activity
Notifications about unusual traffic, suspicious clicks, or unauthorized access attempts.

Setup Recommendations for Different Business Types

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Small Business

  • Simple Aliases: Use clear names for links
  • Basic UTM Tags: Decide which UTM parameters you will use.
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Enterprise

  • API Integrations: Automate link creation via API
  • Advanced Analytics: Integration with corporate BI systems
Important Principle: Start with basic settings and gradually add complexity as needs grow. Better to have a simple, working configuration than a complex, unused one.

What's Next?

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Create First Link

Now that settings are ready, create your first smart link.
🤖
AI Selena Setup

Configure artificial intelligence for traffic optimization.