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# Data Grid Copy/Paste

## <mark style="color:orange;">Shorten urls with DataGrid copy/paste</mark>

The 'Bulk Convert' page defaults to the tabular data or data grid option. Shortening URLs with the data grid is a breeze. Copy a list of URLs from a spreadsheet or directly from browser tabs into the URL fields. The data grid allows you to convert a maximum of 25 URLs. Customize alias and title if needed. Click 'Convert,' and you're good to go.

<figure><img src="/files/cNW0fXtYPka5vBSPnkz8" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 1 - Datagrid filled in with urls</p></figcaption></figure>

If there are no errors, the bulk conversion is completed and directed to dashboard page, where the urls components are available for further edits or sharing.

<figure><img src="/files/iUSyduFXTyorpaF2LqgZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 2 - Shortened urls in the dashboard</p></figcaption></figure>

### <mark style="color:purple;">Common errors</mark>

&#x20;Common errors during datagrid bulk conversion include:

1. **Incorrect URLs:** Ensure all URLs are valid and include 'http\://' or 'https\://.'
2. **Invalid Alias:** Check that aliases consist of valid characters (0-9, a-z, A-Z, -, \_), have a length between 7 and 20 characters, and contain no spaces.
3. **Alias Already Exists:** Each alias must be unique within a specific domain.

When errors occur, the rows without errors will be successfully shortened, while the ones with errors will be displayed in the data grid, indicating the specific error type.&#x20;

Here is an example the errors during conversion:

<figure><img src="/files/Gf9W8QUPXzqqFbL0C8f6" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 3 - Datagrid - Before conversion</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/Un2S1TGQPzXave4qeIQs" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 3 - Datagrid - Common errors during conversion</p></figcaption></figure>

Identify and address errors efficiently by checking the error type mentioned in the last column of the data grid. Correct any issues and then proceed with the conversion process


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