> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.branch.io/llms.txt).

# Update to Short Link Expiration Window

> Branch Short Links created after March 11, 2024 expire 380 days after creation. See how the expiration window resets.

Branch Short Links will have a new expiration window in March 2024. Find out more in this update 🔗

## Overview

Effective March 11, 2024, all newly created Short Links will expire **380 Days after creation**.

> **Links Flagged for Expiration**
>
> If you have Branch Short Links that were flagged for expiration and have been deleted, reach out to your Branch Account Manager or [Submit a Ticket](https://help.branch.io/account-hub/submit-a-ticket.md) for backfill assistance until **April 1, 2024**.

There will be no changes to Long Links, Short Links, or Ad Links. By default, these links do not expire.

### Expiration Window Reset

- For the Short Links that are already created and active, the expiration clocks on them will be reset.
- When an existing Short Link is clicked or if Branch receives a [read request via the Deep Linking API](https://help.branch.io/apidocs/deep-linking.md#readDeepLink), the expiration window is reset to 380 days from the click/request.
- To ensure a Short Link remains active forever, we recommend setting up a script to trigger a [GET request](https://help.branch.io/marketer-hub/deep-link-reference.md#read-deep-links) periodically within the 380 Day timeframe.

> **Tip**
>
> Looking to learn more about Branch Links in general including expiration behavior? View our guide here: [Create Deep Links](https://help.branch.io/marketer-hub/deep-link-reference.md#create-deep-links)