Deprecation of Direct Links on Zight.com

Overview

As of January 1, 2024, the Direct Links feature on Zight.com has been deprecated. This change affects how users can share content, as new and existing users will no longer have access to this feature in future updates. The decision to deprecate Direct Links aims to enhance user experience by providing a more controlled and consistent sharing environment.

Steps

1. Understanding Direct Links

   Direct Links allowed users to control a URL from our hosting provider directly, enabling flexible content sharing outside of Zight's control. This feature was popular for its versatility.

2. Why Deprecation Happened

   The Direct Links feature faced challenges such as spam, broken links, and abuse. Deprecating this feature helps us offer a more consistent and supportive user experience.

3. Current Status of Existing Links

   Existing Direct Links will continue to function. However, we recommend transitioning to alternative methods to ensure reliability.

4. Alternative Sharing Methods

   To share content effectively, use features like sharing via email, social media integrations, or generating unique shareable links within Zight.

Tips & Best Practices

• Use email or social media integrations for secure sharing.
• Regularly update shared content links to avoid broken links.
• Leverage Zight's platform tools for generating unique shareable links.

Troubleshooting

• Broken Link Issue → Verify the link and recreate it using Zight's sharing options.
• Access Denied → Ensure the recipient has permission to view the content shared via Zight.