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Track a Link in 60 Seconds

Follow along with this quick tutorial. Learn how to create a tracked link, add UTM parameters, and view real-time click analytics -- all in under a minute.

Published February 20, 2026 -- Updated March 9, 2026

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Sign Up for Free

Head to Track Link and sign in with your Google account. No passwords to remember, no credit card required. You get 10 tracked links and 2,500 clicks per month on the free plan.

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Create Your Tracked Link

Click "Create Link" on your dashboard and paste the destination URL into the tracking link generator. Choose a custom slug that is memorable and descriptive. Your branded short URL — also a fully featured URL tracker — is generated instantly.

https://mywebsite.com/spring-sale-landing-page
gettrack.link /
spring-sale
Spring Sale Campaign
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Add UTM Parameters

Optionally add UTM tags to attribute traffic to specific campaigns, sources, and mediums. Track Link captures these automatically. Read our UTM tracking guide for best practices, or use our free UTM builder to assemble parameters fast.

utm_source
instagram
utm_medium
social
utm_campaign
spring-sale-2026
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Share Your Link

Your tracked link is ready. Copy it and share it anywhere -- emails, social media, ads, QR codes, or SMS. Every click is recorded the moment someone opens the link.

Your tracked link

gettrack.link/spring-sale
Copy
EmailSocialAdsQR CodeSMS
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View Analytics

Open your dashboard to see real-time click tracking data. Track Link shows total clicks, unique visitors, geographic breakdown, device types, browsers, and UTM data.

spring-saleLast 7 days

1,247

Total clicks

983

Unique

42

Countries

Top Countries

United States38%
Germany14%
United Kingdom11%

Devices

Mobile62%
Desktop34%
Tablet4%

What you can track

Every click on your tracked link is logged with rich metadata. Here is everything available in your free link tracker dashboard:

Total and unique clicks

See how many people clicked and how many were unique visitors over any time range.

Geographic location

Country and city of every visitor so you know where your audience is.

Device type

Desktop, mobile, or tablet -- understand how your audience accesses your links.

Browser and OS

Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android -- all captured automatically.

Referrer source

See where clicks originate: Google, Twitter, email clients, or direct traffic.

UTM parameters

utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, utm_term, and utm_content -- all parsed.

Click timeline

See exactly when clicks happen with timestamps plotted on a visual timeline.

Conversions

Track when clicks turn into signups, purchases, or any custom event you define.

Frequently asked questions

How do I track a link?

Sign up for a free Track Link account, paste your destination URL, customize your slug, and share the generated tracked link. Every click is logged with geographic, device, browser, and referrer data. The whole process takes less than 60 seconds.

Is there a video tutorial for link tracking?

Yes -- this page serves as a complete visual tutorial that walks you through each step of the link tracking process. Follow the five steps above and you will have a fully tracked link with real-time analytics in under a minute.

How long does it take to set up link tracking?

Less than 60 seconds. Sign in with Google, paste your destination URL, optionally customize your slug and add UTM parameters, and your tracked link is ready. No coding or technical setup required.

Can I track links for free?

Yes. Track Link offers a generous free plan that includes 10 tracked links, 2,500 clicks per month, and 1 custom domain. No credit card required to get started.

Ready to track your first link?

Create your free account and set up tracking in under 60 seconds. Real-time analytics, geographic data, and UTM tracking -- no credit card required.

Start tracking for free