Link Locker System

The Link Locker is a high-utility monetization extension that allows publishers to shorten and protect any URL (downloads, streaming links, or articles). Unlike the Content Locker, which is often used for in-page content, the Link Locker acts as a specialized redirection gateway.

🏗️ Technical Architecture

The system utilizes a secure redirection lifecycle that integrates seamless verification with the platform's core tracking engine.

The Redirection Lifecycle

  1. Generation: A publisher creates a shortened link (e.g., https://your-site.com/l/{slug}).
  2. Access: The user visits the link and is presented with the Link Locker landing page.
  3. Monetization: The user must complete one or more high-payout offers to proceed.
  4. Verification: Upon successful postback from the ad network, the platform validates the payout against the locker's min_payout threshold.
  5. Redirect: Once verified, the user is automatically redirected to the target_url via a secure 302 redirect.

🛠️ Management & Customization

Publisher Controls

Publishers can manage their inventory from the Publisher Dashboard → Content Lockers → Link Lockers.

  • Target URL: The final destination after unlocking.
  • Custom Slugs: Create branded, memorable URLs (requires premium publisher permissions).
  • Password Protection: Add an optional secondary password layer for high-value links.

Admin Oversight

Global management is handled via Admin Panel → Management → Link Lockers.

  • Global Payout Thresholds: Set the minimum required revenue for an automatic redirect.
  • Usage Statistics: Monitor global click-through rates (CTR) and conversion metrics for all shortened links.
  • Compliance Audit: Quickly view and disable links pointing to prohibited external domains.

🛡️ Security & Anti-Fraud

The Link Locker is deeply integrated with the platform's Anti-Cheat system:

  • Referrer Scrubbing: The final redirect can be configured to strip the referrer header, protecting the destination site's analytics and the publisher's traffic source.
  • Bot Filtering: Automated crawlers and common spiders are identified and blocked from initiating locker sessions, preserving your API credits.
  • VPN/Proxy Blocking: Each session is audited in real-time by the platform's active IP intelligence providers.

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