Last Updated: 3/9/2026
Working with Links
Links are the heart of LinkAce. Links can be anything from interesting articles, cool portfolios, to helpful web tools. As long as it has a URL, you can add it to LinkAce.
Features
- Categorize links using tags or group them with lists
- Links are archived by the Wayback Machine
- Regular checks ensure you know about availability changes
- Automatic metadata extraction
- Multiple display formats
- Bulk editing capabilities
Link Overview
The link overview lists all available links with:
- Meta information like tags
- Sharing options
- Links for editing and deleting
You can sort by:
- Creation date
- Title
- URL
Both ascending and descending order are supported.
Link Display Formats
Links can be displayed in three different formats, controlled directly from the overview page:
- Simple list: Compact view with essential information
- Detailed list: Extended view with descriptions and more metadata
- Cards: Visual card-based layout
Bulk Editing
Links can be bulk-edited:
- Select links by checking the box for each link
- Or click “Select all” at the top to select all displayed links
- Click “Edit” to start bulk editing
On the bulk edit form, you can:
- Change assigned Tags
- Modify Lists
- Update visibility
- Delete all selected Links
Values not changed will stay the same.
Adding New Links
New links can be added in two ways:
- Quick Add: Directly from the dashboard using the Quick Add form
- Full Form: Via “Add Link” in the menu bar (more powerful)
Link Form Fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| URL | Yes | The URL of the link you want to add |
| Title | No | Custom title. If blank, LinkAce parses the title from the website. If none found, URL is used |
| Description | No | Custom description. If blank, LinkAce tries to parse from the website |
| List | No | Add link to lists. Type to search existing lists or create new ones. Cannot contain commas |
| Tags | No | Add tags for the link. Type to search existing tags or create new ones. Cannot contain commas |
| Visibility | No | Set the privacy mode (Public, Internal, or Private) |
Continue Adding Feature
Check the “Continue Adding” box to add multiple links in a row. When checked, you’ll see the link form again instead of being redirected to the link detail page.
Tag Suggestions
After adding a URL, LinkAce gathers details from the site. If valid meta information is found, LinkAce suggests tags to be added. Click on a suggestion to add it as a new tag.
Link Details
The link detail page shows:
- Title and description
- Lists and tags
- Thumbnail (if available)
- Edit and delete options
- Share links (if enabled in user settings)
- Link notes
- Change history
Enable/Disable Automated Checks
The “Enable Check” / “Disable Check” button lets you control automated checks for the link. This is helpful if:
- A website is reachable but LinkAce has problems accessing it
- The site uses visitor captcha checks (common with Cloudflare-hosted websites)
Link Notes
Each link can have several notes for:
- Detailed information about the link
- Hints for guest viewers
Notes can be:
- Private: Only readable by you
- Non-private: Visible to others based on link visibility
To manage notes:
- Go to the link detail page
- Find the notes section below regular link details
- Add, view, or edit notes
Change History
The change history at the bottom shows:
- Recent changes with timestamps
- Previous values
Changes are recorded for:
- All link values
- Assigned lists and tags
Automatic Backups with Wayback Machine
After adding a link, LinkAce schedules an automatic “backup” with the Wayback Machine (archive.org) .
How It Works
- LinkAce notifies the Wayback Machine about your saved link
- Archiving is scheduled
- First backup may take a while to complete
Note: Some websites restrict Wayback Machine access. If restricted, the website won’t be archived. Contact the site owner to enable Wayback Machine access.
Requirement: The cron must be configured and working.
Link Check Notifications
With the cron set up correctly, LinkAce regularly checks all links for availability.
You’ll be notified about:
- Dead links
- Moved links
More details on the Link Checks page.
Opening Multiple Links
Lists and Tags have an option to open all links in new browser tabs.
Requirement: Configure your browser to allow popups for LinkAce. Consult your browser’s documentation for instructions.