> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bixgrow.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bixgrow.com/affiliate-links/manage-affiliate-links/auto-shortened-link.md).

# Auto-shortened link

BixGrow offers an auto-shorten feature for affiliate links, which is especially useful for merchants who want to simplify links automatically. When this feature is enabled, the default affiliate link is shortened automatically as soon as an affiliate signs up for your program.

To enable this feature, kindly navigate to **Settings** > **Affiliate Link** and then enable the **Auto-Shortened Link** option.

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You must first set up the rules that our system can use to generate links following this format for your future affiliates. When an affiliate signs up for your program, his default affiliate link will be auto-shortened.

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For example, with the template in the screenshot below, affiliate Evelyn Jones with the default affiliate link <https://bixgrow-demo-store.myshopify.com/?bg_ref=VQ9q75ODfg&utm_source=aff> will now have the auto-shortened link [https://bixgrow-demo-store.myshopify.com/SPONGEEEVELYN](https://bixgrow-demo-store.myshopify.com/?bg_ref=VQ9q75ODfg\&utm_source=aff).

<figure><img src="https://1262132294-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F8I1FvDPwi1VP7QixsjAS%2Fuploads%2FWB1e5Lef7x1pqqB9mMSY%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=1176ade6-5231-454b-b87b-09b1edb1aa14" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
This rule does **NOT** apply to existing affiliates. It means that only affiliates who join your program after you create the shortened affiliate link template will receive a shortened affiliate link.
{% endhint %}