Importing from YOURLS on the Same Site

GoshLinks Pro can import from a YOURLS database on the same server/site environment.

Before You Start

You need access to the YOURLS database details.

You will need:

• YOURLS DB Host
• YOURLS DB Name
• YOURLS DB User
• YOURLS DB Password
• YOURLS Links Table
• YOURLS Log Table, if importing click data

Step 1: Open YOURLS Import

1. Go to GoshLinks > Settings > Import.
2. Open the YOURLS Import accordion.
3. Choose that YOURLS is installed on this site.

Step 2: Enter Database Details

Enter the database details exactly as they are configured for YOURLS.

The default table names are usually:

• yourls_url for links.
• yourls_log for click data.

Step 3: Choose Link Import Mode

Choose whether to replace all links, only import new unique links, or overwrite matching slugs.

Step 4: Choose Click Data Options

If you want historical YOURLS click data, select the click data options and make sure the log table name is entered.

Step 5: Run the Import

Click Run YOURLS Import. GoshLinks checks the YOURLS tables and imports in batches where needed.

Tip

Run a GoshLinks export before importing from YOURLS if the site already has important links or stats.