Managing Vanity URLs

Issue/Question

How do I create a link.usd.edu tiny URL?

How do I change or delete an existing link.usd.edu tiny URL?

Environment

• apps.usd.edu
• Marketing 
• ITS

Cause

A vanity (or tiny) URL is necessary to redirect to a web address that too long, too complex, or subject to change frequently

Resolution

Note: If you do not belong to Marketing Communications & University Relations or Information Technology Services please refer to Requesting a Vanity/Short URL

Note: USD branded vanity URLs are reserved for USD branded materials, such as university documents, web pages and events

1. Log into Vanity URLs Admin
2. Create a new Vanity URL
   1. Verify that the desired vanity URL does not already exist by browsing the list at the bottom of the page or using the Search Criteria section at the top
   2. If this desired vanity URL does not already exist, click  Add Vanity URL
   3. In the Vanity URL field, complete the desired Vanity URL (http://link.usd.edu/ is already provided)
   4. In the Destination URL field, type the full URL to which the Vanity URL should redirect (e.g. https://www.usd.edu/something-long/and-difficult/to-remember)
   5. Select Active or Not Active from the Status dropdown
   6. Click CREATE VANITY URL
3. Modify an existing Vanity URL
   1. Locate the Vanity URL in the list and click Edit
   2. Modify one or more of the data fields
   3. Click UPDATE VANITY URL
4. Delete a Vanity URL
   1. Locate the Vanity URL in the list and click Delete
   2. Click DELETE VANITY URL