Documentation
Import & Export
Importing, exporting, migration, and backup help
Best Practices Before Running an Import
Imports can add, overwrite, or replace data. Taking a few minutes to prepare can prevent mistakes.
Choosing the Correct Link Import Options
When importing links, GoshLinks needs to know what to do when an imported slug matches an existing slug.
Downloading Multiple QR Codes
GoshLinks Pro lets you download QR codes in batches from the Bulk Editing page.
Exporting a Full GoshLinks Backup
GoshLinks Pro can export your plugin data to a JSON file. This is useful before imports, migrations, large changes, or destructive data management actions.
Exporting Selected Links from Bulk Editing
GoshLinks Pro lets you export only specific links from the Bulk Editing page.
Exporting YOURLS Links to GoshLinks
After installing and activating the GoshLinks YOURLS exporter plugin, you can export YOURLS links in a format GoshLinks can import.
Importing a GoshLinks JSON Export
GoshLinks Pro can import data from a GoshLinks JSON export file.
Importing Click Data
Click data can be imported from GoshLinks exports and supported YOURLS exports.
Importing from a YOURLS Installation on the same site
GoshLinks Pro can import from a YOURLS database on the same server or site environment.
Importing from YOURLS
If YOURLS is installed on another site, use the bundled GoshLinks YOURLS exporter plugin instead of connecting to the remote database directly.
Importing from YOURLS
Use the bundled GoshLinks YOURLS exporter plugin to import into Goshlinks
Importing from YOURLS on the Same Site
GoshLinks Pro can import from a YOURLS database on the same server/site environment.
Importing Help Notes
Help Notes are Pro notes that appear below the built-in help instructions inside GoshLinks.
Installing the GoshLinks YOURLS Exporter Plugin
The GoshLinks YOURLS exporter plugin is used when your YOURLS installation is on another site.
Understanding Export File Names and Section Letters
GoshLinks export filenames include short section letters so you can quickly see what the file contains.