App Links make it easy to create deep links to specific content in popular apps. Here's how to create one.
Step 1: Open the Create App Link Page
Click Create App Link in the sidebar, or navigate to app.bouncy.ai/create-app-link.
Step 2: Select an App
Choose from the supported apps:
Instagram — profiles, posts, and reels
TikTok — profiles and videos
Spotify — tracks, artists, playlists, and albums
YouTube — videos, channels, and user handles
WhatsApp — send a direct message
Twitter/X — profiles and tweets
Snapchat — add friend
LinkedIn — user profiles and company pages
Click on the app you want to link to.
Step 3: Choose a Template
Each app has one or more content types (templates). For example, Instagram offers:
User Profile — link to someone's profile
Post/Reel — link to a specific post or reel
Select the template that matches your content.
Step 4: Fill in the Parameters
Each template has specific fields to fill in. For example:
Instagram User Profile:
Username — enter the Instagram username (without @)
Spotify Track:
Track ID — the 22-character Spotify track identifier
As you fill in the parameters, a live URI preview updates below showing the generated deep link.
Step 5: Choose Your Domain and Slug
Just like a regular deeplink:
Select Bouncy Domains or Custom Domain
Choose a specific domain from the dropdown
Enter a custom slug for your link
Step 6: Configure Settings (Optional)
Expand Advanced Settings to configure:
Bounce behavior
Geo-filtering and language filtering
Google Analytics and Meta Pixel IDs
SEO settings
Step 7: Create
Click Create to generate your app link. You'll get a shareable URL like bouncy.ai/your-slug that opens directly in the target app.
Tips
Test your link after creating it to make sure it opens correctly in the app
Use Aggressive mode for maximum app-opening rates on social media
The parameter validation is strict — make sure you're using the correct format (the help text below each field guides you)