Link Moderation

The Links section (/admin/links) provides administrators with complete visibility into every shortened URL in the database, whether created by an anonymous visitor or a registered user.

Global Link Catalog

The moderation table displays comprehensive metadata for every record:

• Short Code: The 6-character identifier (e.g., K8xP2q).
• Destination URL: The target destination with protocol and domain.
• Creator Identity: Email address of the registered owner, or Anonymous (Hashed IP) for guest submissions.
• Lifetime Clicks: Cumulative redirect traffic.
• Lifecycle Status: Visual badge representing Active, Expired, Disabled, or Auto-Renew.
• Expiration Date: Exact expiration timestamp.

Moderation Actions

When handling malicious or disputed links, moderators can perform three direct actions:

1. Disable Link

• Instantly deactivates redirection without deleting the historical record or click metrics.
• Visitors attempting to access a disabled link receive an HTTP 403 Forbidden page stating the link has been taken down for violating service policies.
• The link cannot be renewed or edited by the owner while in the disabled state.

2. Enable Link

• Restores a previously disabled link to active status if an investigation clears it of abuse.

3. Permanently Delete Link

• Hard-deletes the link record from SQLite along with all associated click events and analytics history.
• Used when legally required for compliance or DMCA takedowns.