Quick Start

This guide will help you get started with Go2, whether you're using the web dashboard or the API.

Option 1: Web Dashboard (No Code)

The fastest way to get started is through our web dashboard.

Step 1: Create an Account

1. Go to go2.gg/register
2. Sign up with your email or OAuth provider
3. Verify your email address

Step 2: Create Your First Link

1. From the dashboard, click "Create New Link"
2. Paste your destination URL
3. (Optional) Customize the slug, add expiration, or set a password
4. Click "Create"

Your short link is ready! Share it anywhere.

Step 3: Track Performance

Click on any link in your dashboard to see:

• Total clicks and unique visitors
• Geographic distribution
• Device and browser breakdown
• Referrer sources
• Click history over time

Option 2: API Integration

For developers who want programmatic access, Go2 provides a full REST API.

Step 1: Get Your API Key

1. Go to Dashboard → Settings → API Keys
2. Click "Create New API Key"
3. Copy your key (it won't be shown again)

Step 2: Create a Link via API

curl -X POST https://api.go2.gg/api/v1/links \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "destinationUrl": "https://example.com/my-long-url",
    "slug": "my-link"
  }'

Response:

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "id": "abc123",
    "shortUrl": "https://go2.gg/my-link",
    "destinationUrl": "https://example.com/my-long-url",
    "slug": "my-link",
    "clickCount": 0,
    "createdAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"
  }
}

Step 3: Retrieve Link Analytics

curl https://api.go2.gg/api/v1/links/abc123/stats \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Option 3: Public Link Creation (No Auth)

For quick links without signing up, you can use our public endpoint:

curl -X POST https://api.go2.gg/api/v1/public/links \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "destinationUrl": "https://example.com/my-long-url"
  }'

Note: Public links have limited features and are rate-limited.

Next Steps

Now that you've created your first link, explore more features:

• Add a Custom Domain - Brand your links
• Enable Analytics - Track your link performance
• Create QR Codes - Generate scannable codes
• API Reference - Full API documentation

Troubleshooting

Link Not Redirecting

• Verify the destination URL is valid and accessible
• Check if the link has expired or reached its click limit
• Ensure the slug doesn't conflict with reserved words

API Errors

• Verify your API key is valid and not expired
• Check you're using the correct HTTP method
• Review the error response for specific details

Need More Help?

• Check the FAQ
• Contact support