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# Add external links

You must be in the [editing mode](https://help.joomag.com/knowledge/edit-the-content-of-a-publication?hsLang=en) to be able to add external links to your publications. Once you are in the editor, follow the steps below to do so.

1. Select the **Hotspot Tool** on the left toolbar![](https://help.joomag.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/joomag.intercom-attachments-7.comio4003081561f0724683bf2c4a446fd292c1f_xLWePg8EwkIEvmPKoKyoWaCnU_rlEf-e=download-1.png)
2. In the Hotspot properties, from the **General** hotspots, choose the **URL** option
   
   ![](https://help.joomag.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/joomag.intercom-attachments-7.comio4003081785637ed6d86fea24bd56fff251hLzi9VIjBx36bL3TNusKhrhp_btY2U1G-e=download-1.png)
3. Enter the link where the user should be redirected, and then click **Add to page**
   
   ![](https://help.joomag.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/joomag.intercom-attachments-7.comio400308190af1adf1dabf5abbdc741a4b316F0urFr9E-UJ-8UePrkrGtZQfOMo5PlW-e=download-1.png)
4. Move the element to the place you wish and drag the corners of the element to resize it

![](https://help.joomag.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/joomag.intercom-attachments-7.comio4003082055480f2ce7ddff9d7bd0aa7001U743JCmlcG4dTiV-7nJ6MDgVGVIaXJVX-e=download-1.gif)

That's it! Now you know how to add external links to your publication. Don't forget to save your page when you're done.

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