Cloak any destination behind your own branded short link
Mask long affiliate and tracking URLs behind a clean, branded address. Toggle cloaking on any link, add optional noindex, and share one tidy URL that never exposes the destination.
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- Set up in minutes
- GDPR-ready analytics
- No ad interstitials
- Cancel anytime
Link cloaking masks the real destination behind your branded short URL using an iframe cloak, so visitors see your address instead of a long string of affiliate and tracking parameters. It is a Pro feature you turn on per link, with an optional noindex flag to keep private or promotional links out of search results. Pair it with your custom domain and every link you share looks like it belongs to your brand.
How it works
Up and running in minutes
Create or open a link
Add your destination URL to Flyn, including any affiliate tag or tracking parameters. The link works exactly as a normal short link until you decide to cloak it.
Toggle cloaking on
Flip the cloaking switch on that link. Flyn wraps the destination in an iframe cloak so the address bar keeps showing your branded short URL instead of the underlying destination.
Add noindex if the link is private
For promotional, gated, or internal links, enable the optional noindex flag. Search engines are told not to index the cloaked page, keeping it out of results.
Share the clean URL
Send your branded short link anywhere. Visitors see one tidy address, the long destination stays masked, and every click is still tracked in your analytics.
Why it matters
What you get
Hide messy parameters
Long affiliate tags, UTM strings, and tracking IDs disappear behind your short URL. Visitors see a clean address instead of a cluttered destination.
Present a branded URL
Pair cloaking with your custom domain and every link carries your name. Studies suggest branded links can lift click-through rates by up to around 34 percent.
Keep private links out of search
The optional noindex flag tells search engines to skip cloaked pages, so promotional offers and gated destinations stay off the results pages.
Built for affiliates and agencies
Cloak affiliate offers, client campaigns, and store links so the destination stays discreet while the branded URL does the talking.
Full analytics still fire
Cloaking never blinds you. Every cloaked click still records geo, city, device, OS, browser, and referrer in your Pro analytics.
Toggle per link, no rebuild
Cloaking is a switch on each link, not a separate link type. Turn it on or off any time without changing the short URL you already shared.
Who it's for
Made for how you work
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Frequently asked questions
What is link cloaking on Flyn?
Link cloaking masks the real destination behind your branded short URL using an iframe cloak. Visitors keep seeing your short address in the browser while the underlying affiliate or tracking URL stays hidden. It is a per-link toggle available on the Pro plan.
How is this different from the free link cloaker tool?
The free link cloaker turns a long affiliate URL into a clean branded short link you can share right away. The Pro cloaking feature adds the iframe cloak that keeps your branded address visible after the click, plus an optional noindex flag for private links. Many people start with the free tool, then upgrade for cloaked, indexed-controlled links.
Does cloaking keep my links out of Google?
Only if you enable the optional noindex flag on the cloaked link. Noindex tells search engines not to index that page, which is useful for promotional, gated, or internal links. Leave it off and the link behaves normally for search.
Do I still get click analytics on cloaked links?
Yes. Cloaking does not turn off tracking. Every click on a cloaked link still records geo, city, device, OS, browser, and referrer in your Pro analytics, so you keep full visibility into who is clicking.
Can I use my own domain with cloaked links?
Yes. Cloaking pairs with your custom domains (up to three on Pro). When the branded address stays in the browser through an iframe cloak, using your own domain makes the whole link feel like part of your site rather than a generic shortener.
Is cloaking affiliate links against the rules?
Cloaking the URL is a common practice, but you are still responsible for disclosure. Most affiliate programs require you to clearly disclose the affiliate relationship to your audience regardless of how the link looks. Cloaking hides the messy parameters, not your obligation to disclose. Always follow each program's terms.
Why teams choose Flyn
Built to trust, priced to keep
Flat, honest pricing
One $9/mo rate (about 8 EUR / 7 GBP). No per-link fees, no metered "tracked clicks", no surprise tier jumps.
GDPR-safe by design
No raw IP addresses stored, plus one-click data export and deletion. Built to fit EU and UK privacy rules.
No ad interstitials
Clean redirects on your own branded domain. Your audience never lands on a preview or ad page first.
Numbers you can trust
Click and scan analytics are bot-filtered, so you measure real people, not crawlers padding your stats.
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Link cloaking is included with Flyn Pro
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