How can I check a Dub link's destination before clicking on it?

Learn how to check a Dub link's destination to make sure it's safe to click on.

Steven Tey

Written by Steven Tey

If you're not sure where a Dub link will take you, you can check its destination before clicking on it by adding a + sign to the end of the short link.

For example, if you want to check the destination of the short link dub.sh/github, you can type dub.sh/github+ into your browser's address bar and press Enter.

Inspect a Dub link's destination
Inspect a Dub link's destination

This will take you to a page that shows you the destination URL of the short link, as well as the respective social media preview for the URL.

If you suspect that a Dub link is malicious, you can report it by clicking on the 🚩 button on the link inspector page.

Reporting a malicious link on Dub
Reporting a malicious link on Dub

This will open up a form where you can provide more information about the malicious link.

Reporting a malicious link on Dub
Reporting a malicious link on Dub

We take these reports very seriously and will review and take appropriate action as soon as possible.

Learn more about the types of links that are against our Terms of Service.

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