Redirection Links in the Sparkforge Countdown Timer

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

A Sparkforge redirection link points to one URL while the countdown timer is active and a different URL after it expires. Attach it to a button, image, or CTA in any builder — inside Sparkforge or out.

Redirection links — sometimes called dynamic links — change the destination of a countdown timer based on whether the timer is still running or already expired.

How redirection links work

Active timer: the link points to your live offer or event page.
Expired timer: the link points to a different page, like an offer-expired or waitlist page.

When to use them

Countdown timers are not obviously clickable on their own. Wrap the redirection link around something users will tap — a button, an image, or a clear call to action like Claim the offer.

Redirection links also matter outside Sparkforge. If you embed a timer in a third-party builder, the redirection link still routes traffic correctly when the timer expires.

Where to copy the link

Countdown Timer settings

Go to Marketing > Countdown Timer.
Open your timer.
Click Copy Link.

Email Builder

Open the Email Builder settings.
Click Copy Redirection Link.

Funnels, Websites, and Stores

Pages built inside Sparkforge already wire the timer element to its expired-page redirection. The timer behaves like a true minute timer — it does not restart on refresh and routes users to the expired URL once it hits zero.

Build a timer with redirection

Go to Marketing > Countdown Timer.
Set the Active Link for traffic before expiration.
Set the Expired Link for traffic after expiration.
Configure the timer expiry rules.
Save the timer.

Traffic now routes to the right destination automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I copy the redirection link?

Once the active and expired URLs are filled in. Save the timer first, then copy the link from the timer settings or the Email Builder.

Does the redirection link work for every timer type?

Static and most timer types support the redirection link. Dynamic timers do not expose a portable link — use them inside the Email Builder.

Will the timer restart if a user refreshes the page?

No. The timer counts down based on its expiration time, not the page load. A refresh after the deadline routes the user to the expired link.

Can I use this link outside Sparkforge?

Yes. Copy the redirection link and drop it into a button, image, or CTA in any external builder. The active/expired logic still applies.