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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.

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

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

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

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