 are a new feature in Activate that allow you to create 

 — short, memorable links that redirect users to specific tools, dashboards, articles, or other resources within your Activate environment.

This functionality is available in customer-hosted installations and is designed to simplify navigation, improve usability, and make it easier to share internal resources. Instead of long, complex URLs, you can use clean, branded links like:

This link will automatically redirect users to the full destination page, such as an internal article or tool, based on a simple configuration.

 is a simplified URL that maps to a longer internal route within your Activate environment. These links are structured using a consistent format and are powered by a built-in redirect mechanism.

 is the base URL of your Activate installation.

 is a unique, human-readable identifier for the destination (e.g., a tool, article, or dashboard).

: Easier to remember and share than full URLs.

: Works across your own Activate environment.

: You can define slugs that match your team’s naming conventions.

: You can update where an Activate To Link points by changing a single configuration value — no need to update links across documentation or systems.

, and you’ll land directly on the target page.

Let’s say you want to link directly to an internal article titled 

This will redirect users to the full article page within your Activate instance.

To create a new Activate To Link in your environment:

Resources > Configuration > Web > Redirects

: This will be the slug used in the URL (e.g., 

: This should be the destination URL. It can be:

https://youractivateserver/Articles/12345

 for the changes to take effect. This step is required to load the new configuration into memory.

Once complete, the new link will be available at:

Use Activate To Links in internal wikis, onboarding guides, or support responses.

Bookmark frequently used slugs for quick access.

Ensure slugs are unique and clearly named to avoid confusion.

If the destination changes, simply update the slug’s target in your configuration — the link stays the same.

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Activate URL Shortener

Overview

What Is an Activate To Link?

Format:

Benefits

How to Use It

Example: Article Link

How to Set Up a New Activate To Link

Tips