Choosing the Correct Link Import Options

When importing links, GoshLinks needs to know what to do when an imported slug matches an existing slug.

Delete All Existing Links Before Importing

This option removes all current links and their click data before importing links from the file.

Use this when:

• You are restoring a full backup.
• You are replacing the current link library completely.
• You are moving from another site and do not need the current links.

Important: Existing links and their click data will be lost.

Keep Existing Links, Only Import New Unique Links

This option keeps all existing links and only imports links where the slug does not already exist.

Use this when:

• You want to add new links without changing existing ones.
• You are combining link lists.
• You want the safest import mode.

If a slug already exists, that imported link is skipped.

Import All Links and Overwrite Matching Slugs

This option imports every link from the file. If an imported link has the same slug as an existing link, the existing link is overwritten.

Use this when:

• You want imported versions of matching links to replace local versions.
• You trust the import file as the newer source.
• You want to update existing links while leaving unique local links untouched.

Existing links with slugs not found in the import file remain unchanged.

Recommended Default

If you are unsure, use Keep existing links, only import new unique links. It is the safest option because it does not overwrite or delete existing links.