QlynkWhy does a Amazon link open in the browser?
Amazon product addresses are long, with the product name, an ID and tracking parameters, so they look messy in a video description, an email or a bio. Opened in a phone browser, they often ask the shopper to sign in again before they can add to cart or see their delivery options. In the app, the shopper is already signed in, with their address and payment method saved. For creators and Amazon Associates, that is the difference between a quick purchase and an abandoned page.
How to do it with Qlynk
- Open the product page and copy its full address, with your affiliate tag if you use one.
- Paste it into Qlynk. With Pro, choose an ending such as qlynk.eu/my-mic.
- Share the short link: on a phone, it opens the product in the Amazon app.
On iPhone, Qlynk sends the original Amazon address: iOS opens the app if it’s installed, with no error message. On Android, the link opens the app, or the web page if the app isn’t installed. On a computer, the page opens as usual.
When is it useful?
Which Amazon links open the app?
| Link type | Example address |
|---|---|
| Product page | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0XXXXXXXX |
| Product page with title | https://www.amazon.com/product-name/dp/B0XXXXXXXX |
| Product page with affiliate tag | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0XXXXXXXX?tag=yourtag-20 |
| Older format | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0XXXXXXXX |
Paste any of these addresses into Qlynk: the short link you get will open Amazon on phones.
Frequently asked questions
Does my Amazon affiliate tag stay in the link?
Yes. Qlynk redirects to the exact address you gave it, parameters included, so a tag= parameter is kept. Follow the Amazon Associates Program Policies on link shortening and disclosure.
Do amzn.to short links work?
No. Qlynk recognizes full product page addresses containing /dp/ or /gp/product/. Open the product page and copy its full address instead.
Which Amazon stores are supported?
amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.de, amazon.fr, amazon.es and amazon.it. Other stores, such as amazon.ca or amazon.com.au, redirect normally but do not open the app.
Do search results or store pages open the app?
No, only product pages are recognized. Other Amazon pages still redirect normally in the browser.