---
title: "Getting Started with Magic Links"
date: 2026-04-23
author: "GravityKit"
link: "https://www.gravitykit.com/docs/gravityview-pro/magic-links/getting-started-with-magic-links/"
---

[Magic Links](/products/magic-links/) allows you to send secure, time-limited edit links to users who submitted entries through your Gravity Forms. This guide will help you set up and use Magic Links effectively.

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## Basic Setup

### **Enable Magic Links for a View**

- Edit your GravityView
- Go to the View "Settings" box
- Click the "Magic Links" tab
- Check "Enable Magic Links"
- Select the email field that contains the submitter's email address, or optionally set a list of allowed emails
- Set your preferred expiration time (default: 1 hour)
- Save the View

## Usage

**Automatically supported on entry update and creation**

After the plugin is installed and activated, new or updated entries will automatically be ready to use Magic Links.

### Using Magic Links

Magic Links can be used in multiple ways:

### **Via Merge Tags**

Use the `{gv_magic_link}` merge tag in your form notifications or confirmations.

Example: `You can edit your entry here: {gv_magic_link view_id=123 text="Edit Entry"}`

Learn more about the merge tag in the [merge tags documentation](/article/1037-the-gvmagiclinks-merge-tag).

### **From a View in GravityView**

- Users can request a magic link by clicking the "Edit Entry" link
- They'll be prompted to enter their email address
- If the email matches the entry, they'll receive a magic link

## Security Features

Magic Links includes several security measures:

- Time-limited links (configurable per View)
- Email verification
- Secure hash generation
- View-specific settings
- Prevents brute-forcing by not showing when there is an email match

## Best Practices

- **Email Field Selection**
    - Choose the most reliable email field in your form
- **Expiration Settings**
    - Set appropriate expiration times based on your needs
    - Consider the urgency of edits and security requirements
    - Start with a low expiration time and increase as needed

## Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

- **Links Not Working**
    - Check if the email field is correctly configured
    - Verify the View's Magic Links settings are enabled
    - Ensure the entry has a valid email address

- **Links Expiring Too Quickly**
    - Adjust the expiration time in the View settings
    - Consider your security requirements

- **Email Not Received**
    - Check your WordPress email settings
    - Verify the email address is correct in the entry
    - Check spam folders