# Why doesn't my .apk link work? **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions about Thunkable X\ **Created:** [July 19, 2021, 6:47am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/why-doesnt-my-apk-link-work/1402890 "2021-07-19T06:47:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![codeswept](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/codeswept/32/87755_2.png) [@codeswept](https://community.thunkable.com/u/codeswept)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:47am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/why-doesnt-my-apk-link-work/1402890/1 "2021-07-19T06:47:52Z")
I need to include an .apk link for my Thunkable app in a website, but the link doesn’t work however many times I try. I’ve tried the following: open on the web directly open using [tinyurl.com](http://tinyurl.com) link I’ve tried those on both laptop and the phone, but all I see is this: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/thunkable/original/3X/7/3/73e0ba06897a4b8cedfbff979e040044822fba4b.png) I see that on both phone and computer. How do I get my link to work? I’m sharing this with my apartment society today, and I’m really confused about how to get the app to download. The same link worked before, but now it’s not working. Thanks **Edit: I just realized that the apk link will expire in 24 hours, even if put in a URL shortener. How can I get a link that will work for atleast a week? Do I have to re-download the app every day and share the link?** ---
**Author:** ![sketch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/sketch/32/109058_2.png) [@sketch](https://community.thunkable.com/u/sketch)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:54am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/why-doesnt-my-apk-link-work/1402890/3 "2021-07-19T06:54:38Z")
What did you Use to create a link for the .apk file? ---
**Author:** ![codeswept](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/codeswept/32/87755_2.png) [@codeswept](https://community.thunkable.com/u/codeswept)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:56am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/why-doesnt-my-apk-link-work/1402890/4 "2021-07-19T06:56:25Z")
When I first downloaded it, Thunkable sent me an email with a very long link. So I just shortened it with [tinyurl.com](http://tinyurl.com) ---
**Author:** ![sketch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/sketch/32/109058_2.png) [@sketch](https://community.thunkable.com/u/sketch)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 7:31am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/why-doesnt-my-apk-link-work/1402890/5 "2021-07-19T07:31:12Z")
1.That link is only 24 hours avaible. 2. Only Thunkable users loggend in can open it (I think) May I suggest you something? Why not upload the .apk file to GDrive? ---
**Author:** ![codeswept](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/codeswept/32/87755_2.png) [@codeswept](https://community.thunkable.com/u/codeswept)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 7:32am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/why-doesnt-my-apk-link-work/1402890/6 "2021-07-19T07:32:37Z")
That’s a good idea, but it won’t work now because I downloaded it on June 8th, I think. ---
**Author:** ![sketch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/sketch/32/109058_2.png) [@sketch](https://community.thunkable.com/u/sketch)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 7:34am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/why-doesnt-my-apk-link-work/1402890/7 "2021-07-19T07:34:20Z")
You don’t have the app on your phone installed then? ---
**Author:** ![muneer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/muneer/32/75210_2.png) [@muneer](https://community.thunkable.com/u/muneer)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/why-doesnt-my-apk-link-work/1402890/8 "2021-07-19T12:40:17Z")
As long as you downloaded it to your phone to install it, a copy should be in your download folder. Check the download manger app in your Android phone to locate it. You can then upload it to GDrive or similar and share it. ---
**Author:** ![codeswept](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/codeswept/32/87755_2.png) [@codeswept](https://community.thunkable.com/u/codeswept)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/why-doesnt-my-apk-link-work/1402890/9 "2021-07-19T12:42:42Z")
Sure, thanks! I’ll try that out. ---
**Author:** ![ioannis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/ioannis/32/146956_2.png) [@ioannis](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ioannis)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/why-doesnt-my-apk-link-work/1402890/10 "2024-11-08T13:19:41Z")