{"id":95,"date":"2019-05-03T19:14:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-04T02:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golinks.com\/blog\/?p=95"},"modified":"2024-10-01T13:12:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T20:12:58","slug":"how-to-install-go-links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.golinks.com\/blog\/how-to-install-go-links\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install GoLinks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So you\u2019ve discovered the magic of go links either by using them at a previous company, learning about them through a friend, or stumbling across <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=golinks.io\" target=\"_blank\">golinks.io<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the question now is \u201cHow do I install go links?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to get started with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=golink\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GoLinks<\/a>, and different ideal solutions depending on your company. The install options range from an easy 1-step install, to a ubiquitous company wide install. So let\u2019s go through the options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-browser-extensions\">The Browser Extensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"894\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191234\/image-16.png\" alt=\"GoLinks browser extension \" class=\"wp-image-97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191234\/image-16.png 894w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191234\/image-16-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191234\/image-16-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191234\/image-16-40x21.png 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By far the easiest and fastest way to get started is to install the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=extension\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">browser extension<\/a>. We support all the major browsers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=chrome\" target=\"_blank\">Chrome<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=firefox\" target=\"_blank\">Firefox<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=safari\" target=\"_blank\">Safari<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=brave\" target=\"_blank\">Brave<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=Opera\" target=\"_blank\">Opera<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=golink\" target=\"_blank\">The new Chromium Edge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=extension\" target=\"_blank\">browser extension<\/a> is a 1-click setup and can get you started using go links right away. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=extension\" target=\"_blank\">browser extension<\/a> will redirect any go links that are typed into the address bar or clicked on in the browser window. In addition, to go link redirection, you get advanced features such as quick go link creation, Omnibox search, and in-page go link conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191239\/image-17.png\" alt=\"GoLinks \" class=\"wp-image-98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191239\/image-17.png 600w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191239\/image-17-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191239\/image-17-40x29.png 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=extension\" target=\"_blank\">browser extension<\/a> requires the permission to \u201cRead and write all data on all websites you visit\u201d because it needs to detect go link text on the page and convert it into a clickable link. Although this permission sounds scary, the extension never reads, sends, or stores any of this data anywhere. It simply looks for any text that looks like a go link and turns that text into a clickable link which saves you a few copy-and-paste keystrokes. This is a common permission that more than <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1nPu6Wy4LWR66EFLeYInl3NzzhHzc-qnk4w4PX-0XMw8\/edit#heading=h.f5unu9ue6a69\" target=\"_blank\">80% of the top 1000 extensions<\/a> request in order to enhance the user experience in the browser, and this one is no different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=extension\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">browser extension<\/a> integration also allows you to access your links from any device on any network no matter where you are: at the coffee shop, at home, or at the beach!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To get started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=extension\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Install the Browser Extension<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Login or Create an account with your work email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type go\/links into your address bar to start using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=golink\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GoLinks<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For admins of Chrome Managed Policies, you can force-install the <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/go-links\/mdkgfdijbhbcbajcdlebbodoppgnmhab?hl=en-US\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chrome Extension<\/a> to all Managed Devices with the following instructions: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/chrome\/a\/answer\/6306504?hl=en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/support.google.com\/chrome\/a\/answer\/6306504?hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will auto install the<a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/go-links\/mdkgfdijbhbcbajcdlebbodoppgnmhab?hl=en-US\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Chrome extension<\/a> to all company users using the managed Chrome browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-slack-bot\">The Slack&nbsp;Bot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191244\/image-18-1024x367.png\" alt=\"How to install go links: slack bot \" class=\"wp-image-99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191244\/image-18-1024x367.png 1024w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191244\/image-18-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191244\/image-18-768x276.png 768w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191244\/image-18-1536x551.png 1536w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191244\/image-18-40x14.png 40w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191244\/image-18.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another simple solution for getting go links to resolve within your company is to install the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/d\/api\/slack\/oauth.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=slackbot\" target=\"_blank\">Slack Bot<\/a>. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/d\/api\/slack\/oauth.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=slackbot\" target=\"_blank\">GoLinks Slack Bot<\/a> looks for any text that looks like a go link and inserts the link into the conversation. Anyone in the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/d\/api\/slack\/oauth.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=slackbot\" target=\"_blank\">Slack<\/a> channel can click on the go link that the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/d\/api\/slack\/oauth.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=slackbot\" target=\"_blank\">Bot<\/a> responded with and be able to access the important link you just mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/d\/api\/slack\/oauth.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=slackbot\" target=\"_blank\">Bot<\/a>, you also get access to the slash command <strong>\/go <\/strong>which allows you to search for go links directly in your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/d\/api\/slack\/oauth.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=slackbot\" target=\"_blank\">Slack<\/a> message box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To get started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/d\/api\/slack\/oauth.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=slackbot\" target=\"_blank\">Install the GoLinks Slack Bot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accept the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/d\/api\/slack\/oauth.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=slackbot\" target=\"_blank\">GoLinks Slack Bot<\/a> permissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite the bot to any channel using the slash command: <strong>\/invite @GoLinks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/link?trackSource=extension_convert_link\" target=\"_blank\">go\/link<\/a> in the channel to have it resolved by the bot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>\/go searchterm <\/strong>to search for your go links.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-dns-entry\">The DNS&nbsp;Entry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191247\/image-19-1024x513.png\" alt=\"How to install go links: DNS entry\" class=\"wp-image-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191247\/image-19-1024x513.png 1024w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191247\/image-19-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191247\/image-19-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191247\/image-19-1536x769.png 1536w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191247\/image-19-40x20.png 40w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191247\/image-19-370x184.png 370w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191247\/image-19.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up a DNS Entry along with having the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=extension\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">browser extension<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/d\/api\/slack\/oauth.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=slackbot\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GoLinks Slack Bot<\/a> installed is even better for integration. The more integrations, the better. With a DNS entry, links in the address bar that point to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=golink\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">go\/links<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=golink\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/go\/links<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=golink\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/go\/links<\/a> will resolve. This requires a little help from IT to set up but can fill the gap for users that may not have the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=extension\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">browser extension<\/a> installed yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This integration option also has the limitation that you need to be on the Corporate Network in order to access the links. No remote access, unless you can remotely access the Corporate Network with a VPN. This is where the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/extension.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=extension\" target=\"_blank\">Extension<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/d\/api\/slack\/oauth.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=slackbot\" target=\"_blank\">Slack Bot<\/a> come in handy for accessing go links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To get started,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/enterprise.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=support\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">reach out to your IT team<\/a> and let them know the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Add a CNAME entry in the DNS for <strong>go<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Point that entry to the following IP address: <strong>52.72.13.96<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone on the network will be able to access go links in their address bar<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have entered this information, you will need to type \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/go\/<\/a>\u201d one time into your address bar then enter. Once this has been completed, you can start using your go\/links the same you you normally would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructions hard to follow? Having trouble contacting IT? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/help.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=support\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Send us a message<\/a> on our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/help.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=support\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> 24\/7 support channel<\/a> and we can work with your IT team to help get your company set up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=golink\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GoLinks<\/a> in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-search-domain\">The Search&nbsp;Domain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"884\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191249\/image-20.png\" alt=\"The search domain \" class=\"wp-image-101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191249\/image-20.png 884w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191249\/image-20-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191249\/image-20-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191249\/image-20-40x24.png 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option similar to the DNS Entry is the search domain. A search domain allows you to place <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=golinks.io\" target=\"_blank\">golinks.io<\/a><\/strong> in the domain search list. This integration option is also network-specific and requires reaching out to an IT person, but may be a solution if your company doesn\u2019t have a DNS Server setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To get started,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/enterprise.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=support\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">reach out to your IT Team<\/a> and let them know the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Locate the search domain setting on each network router<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=golinks.io\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>golinks.io<\/strong><\/a>to the search domain list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone connected to the router can type in go\/link in their address bar<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-etc-hosts-file\">The \/etc\/hosts File<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191252\/image-21-1024x504.png\" alt=\"How to install - \/etc\/hosts file\" class=\"wp-image-102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191252\/image-21-1024x504.png 1024w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191252\/image-21-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191252\/image-21-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191252\/image-21-1536x756.png 1536w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191252\/image-21-40x20.png 40w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191252\/image-21.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is definitely not the recommended way to get integrated because it will only work for you and your computer, and most of your coworkers will not be able to follow the same instructions\u2026 but it is possible. If you know your way around a terminal and know how to exit vim, then you can technically use this integration, but again, there are so many easier ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Open your terminal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type in <strong><code>sudo vim \/etc\/hosts<\/code><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the following entry: <strong><code>52.72.13.96 go<\/code><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Figure out how to get out of vim (hint: <code>Shift+ZZ<\/code>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-auto-proxy\">The Auto&nbsp;proxy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"842\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191255\/image-22.png\" alt=\"Go links: Auto proxy\" class=\"wp-image-103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191255\/image-22.png 842w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191255\/image-22-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191255\/image-22-768x556.png 768w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/18191255\/image-22-40x29.png 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your company uses an EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management) or MDM (Mobile Device Management) solution, reach out to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/enterprise.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support team<\/a>, and we can get you set up on an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/enterprise.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enterprise account<\/a> and set you up with an Auto proxy solution that will allow your devices to access your go links. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/enterprise.php?utm_source=golinks.com&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_install&amp;utm_content=support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enterprise account<\/a>, we can pretty much fulfill any of your big company needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting started: How to install GoLinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just send us a message, write us an email or give us a call. We\u2019re always here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row bg-dark rounded p-3 my-1\">\n<div class=\"col col-12 col-md-8 my-auto\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading text-white\" id=\"h-access-and-share-resources-instantly-with-golinks\">Access and share resources instantly with GoLinks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/signup.php?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-cta&amp;utm_content=free-trial\" role=\"button\">Try for free<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full rounded my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"624\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25102826\/golinks_blog_footer_cta_2x_2x-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25102826\/golinks_blog_footer_cta_2x_2x-1.webp 624w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25102826\/golinks_blog_footer_cta_2x_2x-1-300x215.webp 300w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25102826\/golinks_blog_footer_cta_2x_2x-1-40x29.webp 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I create and manage go links?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating and managing go links involves accessing the GoLinks dashboard or extension. Users can log in to their account to create new go links, edit existing ones, and organize them into categories or folders as needed. This process allows for easy management and tracking of go link usage within an organization. Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.com\/help\/how-to-create-go-links\/\">step by step instructions on creating a go link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Are there any security measures in place to protect sensitive go links?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>GoLinks implements strong security measures to protect sensitive links and data. These measures include user authentication, access control settings, encryption protocols, and audit logs. 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