PingNest Documentation

Learn how to shorten, track & automate in minutes.

Browse guides, API docs and best practices to get your team up and running with branded links and QR codes — without leaving your browser.

3-step quickstart

1
Create your workspace
Sign up, add your brand details and connect a custom domain in a few clicks.
2
Shorten your first link
Paste a long URL, choose a slug and optionally set password, expiry and limits.
3
Share & track performance
Share the short link or download a QR code, then watch clicks in real time.

On this page

Getting started

Workspace & onboarding

Create your first workspace, invite teammates and connect a custom domain for your links.

Workspace basicsInviting teamBrand settings

Core concepts

Understand how redirects work, what each status code means and how we handle link health.

Redirect typesStatus codesHealth checks

QR codes

Best practices for contrast, size and placement so your QR codes scan reliably everywhere.

Print guidelinesDesign tipsFormat options

Security

Learn how we store your data, manage access and keep your workspace safe and compliant.

PermissionsAuditingData retention