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Editing a live smart link

How to change the destination URL without losing QR, mailings, or statistics — in 10 seconds.

5 min read Updated: July 2026
10 sec to edit
0 clicks lost
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Key takeaways

  • Short link stays the same — you don't need to change anything.
  • Destination URL changes instantly.
  • Stats is kept with no data loss.
  • Control over traffic in real time.

What happens when you change a live smart link?

QR codes are already printed, links have been sent, traffic is flowing — and suddenly there's a typo in the destination URL or the product is out of stock. With a regular link that's a disaster. With a ClikBy smart link — a 10-second job.

Short answer

  1. Short link (clik.by/promo) stays the same — you don't change it anywhere.
  2. Destination URL switches to the new one instantly.
  3. Stats is kept and keeps collecting without a break.

A short link is a dynamic channel whose route you can change at any time.

5 scenarios where this feature saves budget

The real value is in how you use it.

Fixing mistakes without panic

A fast fix for critical problems

Problem

The original link vashsite.by/black-fridey has a typo.

Решение

In ClikBy you find the link (for example clik.by/bbff24) and edit the destination URL to the correct one. The campaign is saved; clicks are not lost.

Managing time-limited promotions

A smooth switch between offers

Problem

Black Friday is over — an outdated page disappoints.

Решение

You change the destination to a page with other discounts. The traffic you already attracted keeps working.

Reacting to stock

Redirecting to alternatives

Problem

The advertised product sold out.

Решение

You send traffic to a similar product or category — you don't lose the customer.

Updating content

Updating without losing SEO

Problem

A popular clik.by/price-2024 still points to the old price list.

Решение

You change the URL to the 2025 price list. The short link's SEO weight and backlinks work for the new content.

Multi-stage campaigns from one QR

Long-term engagement through packaging

Problem

You need to talk to the customer through packaging for a long time.

Решение

One dynamic QR: month 1 — instructions, month 2 — a survey, month 3 — a new product with a discount.

  • Month 1: how-to instructions.
  • Month 2: survey «How do you like the product?».
  • Month 3: new-product announcement and a discount.

How to change the destination link

The process in ClikBy is as simple as it gets:

1

Find the link

In the control panel, find the smart link you need.

2

Click «Edit»

The edit button is next to the link.

3

Change the destination URL

In the «Original link» field, enter the new address.

4

Save

Changes take effect instantly.

Important: new clicks go to the new URL; all previous statistics stay in the reports.

You control the traffic, not the other way around

A smart link is a remote control for traffic. Change the destination URL at any time, adapt, and get the most from every click.

Control. Adapt. Win.

What’s next?

Keep traffic under control

Create a smart link and change the route at any time — without reprinting or sending mailings again.