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For linking to a page from emails, blogs, etc., Confluence recommends using a page's shortened URL, which remains stable across name changes.

Although shortened URLs aren't as easy to read, they are shorter and can be easier to type than lengthy paths based on page titles.

Why should I used shortened URLs for links to this wiki from external sites?

UnfortunatelyAs noted above, Confluence just isn't as smart as other wiki software and it doesn't automatically redirect links to pages whose names have changed!!

However, if Iff you used a shortened URL, then the link will continue to work even after the page is renamed.

Although shortened URLs aren't as easy to read, they are shorter and can be easier to type than lengthy paths based on page titles.

How do I get a shortened URL for a wiki page?

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