Migrate from JotURL to Flyn
Export your JotURL links, preview them in Flyn for free, and move your branded domain's DNS
Last updated: September 2026
Previewing is free on every plan. Importing needs Pro, Lifetime or Team.
Already have a Flyn account? Open the importer
Pre-Migration Checklist
Complete these steps before starting the migration to ensure a smooth transition.
- 1Export all tracking links from JotURL as CSV and verify the file
- 2Document your custom domain DNS settings (screenshot recommended)
- 3List any retargeting pixels to re-add in Flyn Pro (or rebuild as UTM-based audiences)
- 4If your links use your own branded domain, add it in Flyn (Settings > Domains) before you import
- 5Check your Flyn plan: previewing an import is free, creating the links needs Pro, Lifetime or Team
- 6Lower your DNS TTL to 60 seconds a day ahead to minimize switch-over time
Step 1: Export from JotURL
First, get your existing links out of JotURL so you can import them into Flyn.
Log in to JotURL
Sign in at joturl.com and open the project that holds the links you want to move.
Open your tracking links
Go to the tracking-links list for the project.
Export to CSV
JotURL's FAQ says your data can be exported as CSV (as well as PDF and XML). We could not confirm where the option sits or which plans include it; look in the tracking-links list, or ask JotURL support.
Save the list
Confirm the CSV has the slug and destination for each link, the two fields Flyn needs to recreate them.
Step 2: Import into Flyn
Upload your export and Flyn detects the format, maps the columns (you can change any of them), and previews every link before anything is created. Previewing is free; importing needs Pro, Lifetime or Team.
Using your own branded domain? Add it in Settings > Domains before you import (Step 3 lists the DNS records), so the preview can match those links to it. Want to look first? Drop the file on the migration page: it is read in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
Create a Flyn account
Sign up at flyn.to/signup, no credit card required. Uploading and previewing an import is free on every plan; creating the links needs Pro, Lifetime or Team.
Open Links > Import links
In the Flyn dashboard, open the Links page and choose Import links, or go straight to flyn.to/links/import.
Upload your JotURL CSV
Drag and drop the file onto the importer, click to browse, or paste the rows (CSV, TSV and plain text all work). Flyn has no fixed template for this export, so it finds the destination and short link columns from their contents, whatever the headers are called. You can change any column mapping in the Review step.
Preview, then import
The preview shows what will happen to every link before anything is created. Links on your own branded domain can keep their back-halves when that domain is added in Flyn first. Links on JotURL's own domains cannot move, so each gets a new Flyn link on flyn.co (or a domain you pick in the preview). Choose whether to reuse old back-halves on flyn.co where they are free, and whether a taken back-half is skipped or renamed; existing links are never overwritten. Then start the import and download the report that maps each old short link to its new one.
Step 3: Domain & DNS Migration
Only links on your own branded domain can keep working after the move. Add the domain in Flyn and import its links before you switch DNS, so the links are already there when traffic arrives. Links on domains JotURL owns stay with JotURL, and printed QR codes that encode those links keep pointing there.
Add your domain in Flyn first
In Flyn, go to Settings > Domains > Add Domain and enter your branded short domain (for example go.yourcompany.com). Custom domains are included on Pro, Lifetime and Team, up to 3 per account. Do this before you import, so the preview matches your links to the domain.
Add the TXT record and click Verify
At your DNS provider, add the TXT record Flyn shows: _flyn on your root domain (_flyn.yourcompany.com, even when the short domain is go.yourcompany.com; many DNS panels want just _flyn as the name) with the flyn-verify value. Click Verify. This proves you own the domain and does not change where your links point.
Point the domain at Flyn
After your links are imported, replace the CNAME that points your domain at JotURL: use a CNAME to cname.flyn.to for a subdomain, or an A record to 76.76.21.21 for a root domain. Keep the hostname the same.
Verify again and test
DNS changes usually apply within minutes but can take up to 48 hours. Click Verify again: Flyn marks the domain Active once it finds the TXT record and the record pointing at Flyn. Then open a few old short links to confirm they redirect.
DNS Record Summary
| Field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Type | CNAME | CNAME (subdomain) or A (root domain) |
| Host | go (or your subdomain) | go (no change), or @ for a root domain |
| Target | Your JotURL target | cname.flyn.to or 76.76.21.21 |
| Ownership (TXT) | None | _flyn.yourcompany.com with the flyn-verify= value from Settings > Domains |
What Transfers
Here is what carries over from JotURL to Flyn and what needs to be reconfigured. A back-half can be reused when it uses only letters, numbers, hyphens and underscores and is not reserved for Flyn's own pages; the preview flags the rest, and those links get a new random back-half.
| Item | Transfers | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Destination URLs | All destinations are preserved exactly | |
| Branded slugs | On your domain | Kept on your own branded domain when it is added in Flyn before you import. Back-halves from JotURL's own domains can be reused on flyn.co (or a domain you pick in the preview) when they are free |
| Custom domains | Add it in Flyn before importing, then point its CNAME to cname.flyn.to (root domain: A record 76.76.21.21) and click Verify | |
| Retargeting pixels | Recreate | Configs do not auto-transfer, but Flyn Pro natively fires retargeting pixels on links (Meta, Google Ads, TikTok and 10 more), so re-add them in Flyn |
| CTAs and JotBio pages | JotURL-specific features, not part of a link import | |
| Click analytics | History stays in JotURL, new clicks track in Flyn | |
| Dynamic QR codes | Regenerate | Regenerate free in Flyn |
Post-Migration Verification
After completing the migration, work through this checklist to verify everything is working.
- Verify 5-10 sample short links resolve correctly
- Confirm your custom domain shows a green checkmark in Flyn
- Check that new clicks appear in Flyn analytics
- Re-add your retargeting pixels in Flyn Pro, or set up UTM-based audiences in your ad platform
- Regenerate any QR codes you need
- Keep your JotURL account active for 30 days as a safety net
Troubleshooting
Common issues and how to resolve them.
Links return 404 after migration
Allow up to 48 hours for DNS. Verify the CNAME points to cname.flyn.to with whatsmydns.net and clear your cache. If you imported before adding the domain in Flyn, those links were created on flyn.co: add the domain and run the import again.
Retargeting pixels are gone
Pixel configs do not carry over in an import. Re-add your retargeting pixels in Flyn Pro (Meta, Google Ads, TikTok and 10 more) and attach them to your links. Prefer cookieless? Tag links with the built-in UTM builder and build audiences in your ad platform from UTM traffic.
Analytics show zero clicks
Historical JotURL analytics do not transfer. Flyn counts from the moment traffic reaches Flyn.
CSV import shows mapping errors
Ensure the CSV is UTF-8. Flyn finds the destination and short link columns from their contents; if one is mapped wrong, change it in the Review step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to migrate from JotURL to Flyn?
Most of the time goes into finding and running the JotURL export. In Flyn, the importer creates links in batches of 100 with a progress bar, so most imports take minutes. Accounts in their first week may have a daily limit on new links; if an import reaches it, the importer stops and lets you download the remaining rows as a file to import once 24 hours have passed. If you move a branded domain, DNS changes usually apply within minutes but can take up to 48 hours.
Do my JotURL retargeting pixels transfer?
The pixel configs do not carry over, but Flyn Pro natively fires the same pixel-on-link retargeting (Meta, Google Ads, TikTok and 10 more), so re-add your pixels in Flyn. Prefer cookieless? Use the built-in UTM builder to build audiences from tagged traffic.
Do CTAs and JotBio pages move over?
No, those are JotURL features and are not part of a link import. Branded short links imported onto your domain keep working once the domain is verified in Flyn and its DNS points to Flyn; everything else gets a new Flyn link.
Do my JotURL analytics transfer?
No, history stays in JotURL. New clicks are tracked in Flyn with real-time, geo, and device data.
Is Flyn cheaper than JotURL?
For most teams, yes. Flyn Pro is $9 per month billed annually ($12 monthly) for unlimited links and clicks, with a real free plan. JotURL has no free plan (a 14-day trial), and its Growth, Pro and Business plans cost EUR 9, EUR 69 and EUR 169 a month billed monthly (JotURL pricing page, checked September 2026).
Is there a limit on how many links I can import?
Previewing an import is free on every plan, and on the free plan you can still create 25 links a month by hand. Importing needs Pro, Lifetime or Team, with no cap on how many links you import. Accounts less than 7 days old may have a daily limit on new links, an abuse safeguard; if an import reaches it, the importer stops cleanly and lets you download the rows that were not imported, to import once 24 hours have passed. The REST API takes one destination per request (Create Many only copies a single destination) and is rate limited, so the importer is the way to move a whole account.
Ready to Migrate from JotURL?
Create a free Flyn account and preview your JotURL import at no cost. No credit card required to sign up. Importing needs Pro, Lifetime or Team, and most imports take minutes. Accounts in their first week may have a daily limit on new links; if an import reaches it, the importer stops and lets you download the remaining rows as a file to import once 24 hours have passed.
Already have a Flyn account? Open the importer