Help · Apps & developers
Set up a smart app link
One link that opens your app if it's installed, or sends people to the right app store, or to your website.
4 min · 6 steps
- 1
Start a new link
In your Dashboard, paste your website address as the destination. This is where desktop visitors and anyone without a supported store go.
- 2
Open the smart app link section
Click Smart app link — open my app if installed, otherwise send people to the right app store.
- 3
Add your app link
Enter the address that opens a screen in your app, such as myapp://product/42 or a universal link like https://app.example.com/42.
- 4
Add your store links
Add your Apple App Store link, Google Play package name or link, and optionally your Huawei AppGallery and Samsung Galaxy Store links. A separate Huawei app link is optional.
- 5
Fix any warnings
AXO checks every address. Red errors (such as a store link that isn't https) must be fixed before you can save; yellow warnings are advice.
- 6
Click Shorten
The link shows an app link tag in Your links. Open Analytics to see clicks by platform, store and app-open attempts.
Good to know
- Smart app links per account: Free 1, Pro 3, Business 100, Enterprise unlimited.
Questions
What happens on each phone?
iPhone tries your app, then the App Store. Android tries your app, then Google Play. Huawei phones try your app, then AppGallery. Samsung phones fall back to the Galaxy Store when you add it. Computers go to your website.