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WHAT IS APP.LINK?

If you’re wondering what app.link is, you may have come across an app.link in
the wild, similar to the right-hand imageimage below.

App.link is an example of a deep link, which is a link that takes you to
specific content in a mobile app to improve your experience. Companies use
app.link to bring you directly to their app if you have it installed. If you
don’t have the app, app.link routes you to the App Store to install. After you
install and open the app, your place is automatically saved so you can continue
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HOW DOES APP.LINK HELP ME AS A USER?

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WHERE CAN I FIND APP.LINK?

App.link and deep links in general can be found on the mobile and desktop web,
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THE ANATOMY OF APP.LINK

When you see app.link, you are simply being rerouted to the app for a better
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When you see a screen like this on your iPhone after clicking a link on the
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If you choose to see the same content in the app, the link is copied to your
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installed. You can see this in action here:




IS THIS VIOLATING MY PRIVACY? HOW DO I KNOW THIS IS SECURE?

Data collected to power app.link is never rented or sold. You can also choose to
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WHAT IS BRANCH?

Branch creates deep links for companies to provide a great user experience for
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When you see app.link, you are given the freedom to choose how you want to
continue your experience while knowing your privacy is never at risk. Interested
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