Who is Keynou Drive built for?

Keynou Drive is built for Amazon affiliate marketers who need to cloak and brand long product URLs, SaaS marketing teams running multi-channel campaigns with trackable links, e-commerce brands tracking social media attribution per product, government agencies combating phishing on .gov domains, nonprofits building donor trust through branded donation links, real estate agents tracking property listing engagement, and enterprise teams that need compliant branded links at scale. Any organization that sends high volumes of links and needs them to look professional, load fast, and carry their own brand instead of a generic shortener domain like bit.ly or tinyurl.com will benefit from Keynou Drive's custom domain shortening, branded splash pages, and real-time click analytics.

Can I connect my own domain?

Yes. Keynou Drive lets you connect any domain you own as your branded short link domain. Add your domain through the dashboard, point your DNS A record to our server, and we handle SSL provisioning automatically. Your links will resolve under your brand from day one. For example, if your brand is Acme, your short links could be go.acme.com/campaign. You can connect multiple custom domains to the same account and choose which domain to use for each link. Custom domains are available on all plans including the free tier, which includes 1 custom domain. Paid plans (Starter at $10/mo, Growth at $25/mo, and Scale at $99/mo) support unlimited custom domains. DNS propagation typically takes 15 minutes to 24 hours depending on your registrar.

Can I connect more than one domain?

Yes, easily. Keynou Drive supports multiple custom domains within the same account. You can connect as many domains as you need on any paid plan (Starter, Growth, or Scale). This is useful if you manage links for multiple brands, sub-brands, or campaigns that each need their own branded domain. For example, a marketing agency could connect go.client1.com and go.client2.com to the same dashboard and manage all links in one place. Each domain gets its own SSL certificate automatically. The free tier includes 1 custom domain. To add additional domains, navigate to Settings > Domains in your dashboard, click Add Domain, and follow the DNS configuration instructions. Most domains are verified and active within minutes of DNS propagation.

What does the branded splash page actually look like?

Before each redirect fires, visitors see a branded splash page showing your logo, brand colors, and a short loading indicator for 1 to 3 seconds. The splash page reinforces trust, especially on affiliate or outbound links where the destination URL might be unfamiliar to the reader. You can customize the logo, background color, text, and loading message from your dashboard. The splash page also supports retargeting pixels from Meta, Google, TikTok, and LinkedIn, meaning every click on your short link adds the visitor to your retargeting audiences on those platforms. Branded splash pages are included on all plans, including the free tier. No competitor (Bitly, Rebrandly, TinyURL, or Short.io) offers this feature. The splash page is a unique Keynou Drive differentiator that increases brand visibility and click trust.

Is there a free tier, and what does it include?

Yes. Keynou Drive offers a permanent free tier with full platform access. Free accounts get 2 active short links, 1 custom domain, branded splash pages, real-time click analytics, and the Chrome extension. There is no credit card required to sign up and no time expiry on the free plan. The free tier is designed to let you test the full platform before upgrading. When you need more links, paid plans start at $10/month for the Starter plan (100 links/month), $25/month for the Growth plan (750 links/month), and $99/month for the Scale plan (10,000 links/month). Every paid plan includes unlimited custom domains, branded splash pages, full analytics, API access, and team workspaces. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time from your dashboard with no lock-in.

How do I upgrade my link limit?

Upgrading your link limit is instant and done directly from your dashboard. Navigate to Settings > Subscription, choose the plan that fits your volume, and complete the payment. The Starter plan ($10/month) includes 100 short links per month, the Growth plan ($25/month) includes 750 short links per month, and the Scale plan ($99/month) includes 10,000 short links per month. All paid plans include unlimited custom domains, branded splash pages, full analytics, REST API access, and team workspaces. Payments are securely processed by Polar.sh. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your plan at any time with no lock-in or penalty. If you need more than 10,000 links per month, contact us at support@keynou.com for a custom enterprise arrangement with dedicated support and volume pricing.

Are redirects fast enough for high-traffic campaigns?

Yes. Keynou Drive redirects are powered by a Redis-backed caching layer with a 60-minute TTL (time-to-live). This means that once a short link is resolved, the redirect destination is cached in memory and served to subsequent visitors in milliseconds, without hitting the database each time. Even under campaign load spikes, such as a product launch, email blast, or viral social media post, redirects resolve in sub-second times. The Redis cache is automatically refreshed every 60 minutes to ensure destination URLs are always current. For comparison, many URL shorteners rely on database lookups for every request, which can add 200-500ms of latency under load. Keynou Drive's architecture ensures that your branded short links are consistently fast, regardless of traffic volume.

Developer Resources

Keynou Drive API Documentation

A comprehensive REST API for creating, managing, and tracking branded short links programmatically. Build custom integrations, automate link creation, and access real-time analytics - all with secure token authentication.

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API Capabilities

Everything you need to manage links at scale

The Keynou Drive API provides full programmatic access to every feature of our branded URL shortening platform - from link creation to analytics to custom domain management.

RESTful Design

Clean, predictable REST endpoints following industry conventions. Every resource has a logical URL structure with standard HTTP methods.

API Key Auth

Generate API keys from your dashboard and authenticate via the X-API-Key header. Session-based auth also supported for dashboard workflows.

High Performance

Redis-backed infrastructure delivers sub-millisecond redirect resolution. PostgreSQL ensures durable, consistent data storage.

Secure by Default

CORS-restricted origins, credential-based session auth for the dashboard, and scoped API keys for programmatic access.

Comprehensive Resources

Manage short links, custom domains, analytics, billing, affiliate program, and tenant branding - all via API.

Analytics Access

Pull click analytics, geographic breakdowns, device data, referrer stats, and dashboard metrics programmatically.

Getting Started

Authentication & Authorization

The Keynou Drive API uses API key authentication. Follow these steps to get started with your first API request.

Create an Account

Generate an API Key

Navigate to Dashboard > API Keys in your dashboard and click 'Generate New Key'. Give it a name and your key will be shown once - store it securely.

Authenticate Requests

Include your API key in the X-API-Key header for every API request: X-API-Key: kd_your_key_here. Alternatively, use Authorization: Bearer kd_your_key_here.

Start Building

Use the key to create links, fetch analytics, manage domains, and integrate Keynou Drive into your workflow.

Authentication Header Example

X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY
Content-Type: application/json

Explore the API

Interactive API Reference

Browse the full OpenAPI specification, inspect request/response schemas, and test endpoints directly from your browser. Choose between our interactive Swagger UI or the clean ReDoc reference.

Swagger UI

Interactive API documentation where you can browse every endpoint, inspect schemas, and test API calls directly from your browser with live authentication.

Open Swagger UI

ReDoc

A clean, three-panel documentation reference generated from our OpenAPI schema. Perfect for reading through the full API specification with detailed examples.

Open ReDoc

Full Coverage

API Capabilities

The Keynou Drive API covers every feature of the platform. Manage links, analytics, domains, billing, branding, and more - all programmatically.

Feature	Description
Link Management	Create, list, update, delete, and bulk-delete short links
Analytics	Summary, dashboard stats, countries, cities, referrers, devices, OS
Custom Domains	List, create, verify, retry SSL, set primary, delete domains
Tenant Branding	Get and update brand name, colors, and logo
Billing	List plans, create Polar.sh checkout sessions
Affiliate Program	Dashboard, link, stats, referrals, commissions, payouts
Account Management	Login, register, profile, email verification, password reset
Public Resolve	Resolve short codes and redirect without authentication

What You Can Build

Popular API Use Cases

Bulk Link Creation

Generate thousands of branded short links from a CSV or database export. Perfect for migration from other platforms or campaign launches.

Analytics Dashboards

Pull click analytics into your own BI tools. Build custom dashboards with geographic breakdowns, referrer analysis, and device data.

Custom Shortener UI

Build your own branded link management interface on top of the Keynou Drive API. Full white-label capability for agencies.

SaaS Integration

Embed branded short links directly into your SaaS product. Let your users create custom-branded links without leaving your platform.

Marketing Automation

Auto-generate tracking links for email campaigns, social posts, and ad creatives. Tag links with UTM parameters via API.

Domain Management

Programmatically add, verify, and manage custom domains. Automate SSL provisioning and domain lifecycle via API.

Common Questions

API FAQ

How do I get an API key for Keynou Drive?

After creating an account, go to Dashboard > API Keys in your dashboard and click 'Generate New Key'. Give your key a name (e.g., 'Production App') and your API key will be displayed once - make sure to copy and store it securely. All plans, including the free tier, include API access.

What authentication method does the Keynou Drive API use?

The API supports two authentication methods: API key authentication via the X-API-Key header (for programmatic access) and session-based authentication (for dashboard workflows). For API requests, include your key in the X-API-Key header: X-API-Key: kd_your_api_key. You can also use Authorization: Bearer kd_your_api_key. You can manage and revoke API keys from the dashboard at any time.

Is the Keynou Drive API free to use?

Yes, the API is available on all plans including the free tier. The free tier includes 2 links and full API access. Paid plans offer higher link limits, custom domains, and advanced analytics.

Can I create branded short links with custom domains via the API?

Yes. First, add and verify a custom domain via POST /api/tenants/domains/. Then create short links using POST /api/drive/links/ with the destination URL. Your links will use your verified custom domain automatically.

What analytics data can I access via the API?

The API provides comprehensive analytics: summary stats (GET /api/analytics/summary/), dashboard metrics (GET /api/analytics/dashboard/), geographic breakdowns by country and city, referrer data, device types, and operating system stats.

What response format does the API use?

The Keynou Drive API returns JSON for all responses. Request bodies should be sent as JSON with the Content-Type: application/json header. All responses are wrapped in a consistent envelope with 'message' and 'data' fields.

Can I manage multiple API keys?

Yes. You can create multiple named API keys from the dashboard (e.g., one for production, one for development). Each key can be independently revoked at any time. Keys are prefixed with 'kd_' for easy identification.

Is the API documentation interactive?

Yes, our interactive API documentation includes a built-in Swagger UI where you can browse every endpoint, inspect request/response schemas, and test API calls directly from your browser. We also provide a clean ReDoc reference for reading the full OpenAPI specification. Both are linked on our API docs page.

Can I manage billing and subscriptions via the API?

Yes. Use GET /api/drive/billing/plans/ to list available plans and POST /api/drive/billing/checkout/ to create a Polar.sh checkout session for upgrading your subscription.

Does the API support bulk operations?

Yes. You can bulk-delete multiple links in a single request using POST /api/drive/links/bulk-delete/ by providing an array of link IDs.

Learn More

Additional Resources

Developer API Feature Page

Learn about the full capabilities of the Keynou Drive developer API, including use cases and integration examples.

API Integration Guide

Step-by-step integration tutorials for connecting Keynou Drive with your existing stack and workflow tools.

Interactive Documentation

Ready to explore the full API reference?

Our interactive Swagger UI lets you browse every endpoint, inspect request/response schemas, and test API calls directly from your browser. Authenticate with your token and start building in minutes.

Interactive docs at https://driveapi.keynou.com/api/docs and ReDoc at https://driveapi.keynou.com/api/redoc/