The Redirection field decides what the visitor sees between the click and the destination page.
| Type | What happens | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct | The visitor reaches the destination instantly. | In most cases – this is the recommended option. |
| Frame | The destination opens inside a Selfpage page, and the short address stays in the browser bar. | When you want the short link to stay visible. Some websites (for example Google or Facebook) don't allow being shown in a frame. |
| Splash | An intermediate page is shown before the redirect. | When you want to tell the visitor where they're about to go. |
Extra options
If you've created custom splash pages or CTA overlays, they also appear in the Redirection list, in the Custom Splash and CTA Overlay groups. Choose them to promote a product or a message before or on top of the destination page.
Set a default type
Under Settings → Default Redirection you choose the type used automatically for all new links. See account settings