How do I set up a very basic tracking link?
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|  | How to Set up a Basic Tracking LInk

To set up a very basic tracking link all you need to do is enter the “Primary URL,” which is the URL you want users to be redirected to when they hit your tracking link:
You can leave all the other settings blank and the system will automatically generate a Link Name and link ID for you by randomly choosing a combination of letters and numbers:
`http://www.clkmg.com/$username/16sd3r`
By promoting this tracking link, your clicks will first come to ClickMagick where they can recorded, then be automatically redirected to the Primary URL.
In the link above, the `/16sd3r` part is called a “link ID” (or “rotator ID” if you’re creating a rotator link), and it will be created automatically if you don’t explicitly choose one. More often than not, you’ll probably want to choose a meaning link ID, such as these:
`http://www.clkmg.com/$username/page1
http://www.clkmg.com/$username/specialoffer`
etc.
The link ID must be between 4 and 20 characters and can only use letters, numbers, and hyphens.
There are tons of additional settings and features when setting up links, but creating a basic link is as simple as entering the Primary URL you want users redirected to, and optionally the link ID if you don’t want it to be randomly generated.
Caution: When you create a link, you’ll be asked for both a “friendly” Link Name and for a link ID. Both of these must be unique or you will get an error message about trying to create a duplicate entry. If you get this error message, just rename either the friendly Link Name or the link ID.
How do I set up a custom tracking domain?
If you want to use a custom domain for branding purposes you can easily set that up with ClickMagick.
Also, if you’re planning to use tracking links on Facebook or in email messages, then you need to use a custom tracking domain.
Setting up a custom tracking domain is super simple. Please see the FAQ below:

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