# Link

> A menu item that opens an address outside the community, such as a form, a chat group, a room booking calendar or the company website, with the same visibility as other spaces.

The **Link** module has no content of its own: it's a menu shortcut to an address **outside** the community. It appears in the menu like any other space, with an external link icon, and takes people straight to the address.

## What it's for

| Community | Link |
|---|---|
| Online school | The sign-up form for the next class |
| Coworking | The room booking calendar |
| Customer community | The company's support center |
| Mentoring | The cohort's WhatsApp group, only for cohort members |
| Association | The institutional website |

The Link answers "where is that thing?" without people having to look for the address somewhere else.

## How it works

- A Link has a **title**, an **icon** and a **visibility**, like other spaces, plus the **external address**.
- Visibility applies: a **Private** Link unlocked for a plan only appears for subscribers. That's how you share the chat group only with paying members.
- The address must be complete, with `https://`: you get *"Invalid URL format"* when it isn't.

### Who can

Creating and editing Links: **owner** and **admin**.

## Step by step

*Role: owner or admin.*

1. In the section, **Add Space › Link**, **Next**.
2. Give it the **Title** that appears in the menu (e.g. *Cohort group*) and choose the icon.
3. Under **Link**, paste the complete address, with `https://` (*"Required for URL module type"*).
4. Choose the **Visibility**.
5. **Create Space**.

To change the address, **Edit space** and change the **Link**.

## Examples

**A WhatsApp group for subscribers only.** A *Subscribers' group* Link, **Private** and unlocked for the plan. Non-subscribers see the *Requires a plan* lock.

**The coworking room calendar.** A *Book a room* Link in the **Calendar** section, **Members**, pointing to the booking tool.

**Course materials on Google Drive.** A *Materials* Link in the **Student area**, unlocked by the plan, pointing to the shared folder. Remember to set up the folder's sharing: the Link controls who sees the shortcut, not who opens the file.

## Things to watch out for

- The Link controls **who sees the shortcut** in the menu, not who can open the address from outside. For sensitive content, protect it in the destination tool too.
- Prefer stable addresses: if the group or folder changes address, every member clicks a broken link until someone edits the space.

## Common errors and how to fix them

| Message | What to do |
|---|---|
| *Invalid URL format* | Use the complete address, with `https://` |
| The link opens an old address | Edit the space and change the **Link** |

## Frequently asked questions

**Can the Link point to another space in the community?**
Yes: paste the space's complete address. It's a way for a space to appear in two sections.

**Can I measure how many clicks the Link got?**
Not through the community. Use a link shortener or campaign parameters in the address.

## In the API

`POST /api/spaces` with `module: "url"` and `externalUrl`. See [Sections & Spaces](/api/referencia/sections-spaces).

## Related

- [Spaces](/conceitos/espacos)
- [Modules](/conceitos/modulos)