When linking to websites outside of ClickUp, you can show a preview, create a bookmark, or use a plain text link.
Preview, copy, and edit website links
Hover over a website link to see a preview, including the title, description, and image.
Edit, copy, or delete the link using the icons shown on the top right of the preview window.
Members and guests with view-only or comment permissions will only be able to copy the link to their clipboard.
Automatic embeds
Some websites will automatically embed content when you paste them into a comment, Chat, Doc, or task description.
To display the plain hyperlink, you can do any of the following:
- Use the keyboard shortcuts
Cmd + Shift + V
on a Mac orCtrl + Shift + V
on Windows. - After pasting the link, select Dismiss from the Link Unfurl modal.
- Disable automatic embeds using the plain text links setting in My Settings.
Websites that automatically embed
These website links will automatically create a large embed:
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YouTube
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Loom
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Vimeo
These apps will automatically create a small embed:
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CloudApp
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Figma
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Google Drive
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Google Sheets
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Google Docs
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Google Slides
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Miro
Embed an external link
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Paste a link to an external website into a comment, Chat, Doc, or task description.
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From the Link Unfurl modal, select one of the following:
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Dismiss: Display the plain hyperlink.
If you select Dismiss, you'll need to repaste the link to access the option to create a bookmark or embed. -
Create bookmark: Create a card with minimal info.
- Create embed: Embed a dynamic preview of the website.
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Dismiss: Display the plain hyperlink.
Convert your display options
From the upper-right corner of a bookmark or embedded preview, you can select the ellipsis ... for these options:
- Hide preview: Hide preview images for a more minimal option.
- Copy link: Copy the URL.
- Convert to URL: Convert bookmark to a plain link.
- Delete: Delete the website link.