Future activation
Prepare and distribute a link before it becomes usable.
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Schedule when a link becomes active and when it expires
A scheduled link is unavailable before its start time, active during the chosen window, and unavailable again after the end. This removes the need to publish and manually disable separate links around a launch or event.
What this option gives you
Automatic end time
Stop the redirect without returning to the dashboard at the end of the window.
Timezone-safe timestamps
The browser sends absolute timestamps and LinkTimer enforces them consistently on the server.
Practical use cases
Product launches
Share one link before launch and activate it at the scheduled release time.
Timed forms
Open and close an application, survey, or exam route during a defined window.
Live events
Control access to a livestream, webinar, or conference page around the event schedule.
Temporary support
Publish a support or booking page only during a staffed service window.
How it works
Choose the destination
Paste the page that should be active during the window.
Set start and end
Select the scheduled active-window mode and enter both timestamps.
Share ahead of time
Before the start, recipients see that the link is not active yet; after the end it expires.
Important limitation
Device calendars and local timezone labels can differ. Always verify the displayed date and time before sharing a high-stakes scheduled link.
Frequently asked questions
Can I distribute the link before it starts?
Yes. The link exists, but LinkTimer will not redirect before the configured start time.
Can I extend the window?
Eligible owners can edit the end time while staying within plan duration limits.
Does the open limit still apply?
Yes. The link can also stop when its confirmed-open allowance is exhausted.
What happens before activation?
Visitors see a not-active-yet status and the scheduled availability time.
Authoritative external resources
These links provide additional context from the destination provider or recognized security resources. External sites are responsible for their own content and policies.
- Google Safe Browsing Transparency ReportCheck whether a destination has known unsafe-content warnings before sharing it.
- OWASP phishing guidanceUnderstand common deceptive-link patterns and why LinkTimer keeps the destination hostname visible.
Related LinkTimer guides
Ready to make the destination temporary?
Choose the expiration rule, confirm the destination, and share the generated LinkTimer URL or QR code.
Open the LinkTimer creator