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How to Set up Short.io (Short.cm) Plugin for WordPress
How to Set up Short.io (Short.cm) Plugin for WordPress
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Written by Andy Kostenko
Updated over 2 years ago

The WP-short.io plugin automatically creates short branded links for all WordPress website pages and articles.

There are two ways on how to install the Short.io Plugin to WordPress. Let’s take a look at the instruction below or straight to the video guide.

  • The first way implies adding the Plugin via user Menu.

1. Go to your WordPress Admin Panel.

2. Click Plugins > Add new.

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3. Search for Short.io in the search bar.

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4. Click Install.

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5. Choose Activate.

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6. Open Settings.

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7. Now you need to specify the API key and domain. You'll find the API here: https://app.short.io/settings/integrations/api-key

8. Save changes.

9. Now publish a test blog post to make sure the Plugin works correctly.

  • The second method implies downloading the Short.io Plugin to WordPress.

1. Go to your WP Admin Panel.

2. Open Plugins > Add new.

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3. Choose Upload Plugin.

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4. Download a .zip file with the Short.io plugin here: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-shortcm/

5. Choose the .zip file from your computer.

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6. Activate Plugin.

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7. Open settings.

8. Specify the API key and domain. You'll find the API here:

9. Publish a test blog post to make sure the Plugin works correctly.

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Video Guide

You will quickly add the Short.io Plugin after watching the video instruction below.

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