> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.yoursit.ee/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to add an external link on YourSitee

You can add an external link to your Sitee with a **Link Widget** or a **Custom Button**.

A Link Widget works best for most links you want to include as part of your page. A Custom Button is better when you want to highlight one specific action.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Link Widget" icon="link">
    Add a website, portfolio, article, store, form, booking page, or another external page as a widget.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Button" icon="rectangle-wide">
    Create a button with your own label that opens a URL when a visitor selects it.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Add a link with a Link Widget

1. Open your [YourSitee editor](https://yoursit.ee/dashboard/).
2. Add a new **Link** widget.
3. Enter the title visitors will see.
4. Paste the full link into the **URL** field.
5. Choose between **Default**, **Thumbnail**, or **Button** appearance.
6. Select **Save**.

Learn more in [All about the Link widget](/widget/example/all-about-the-link-widget).

<Info>
  **Sharing sensitive content?** Make sure to enable the **NSFW content** label before saving the widget, so visitors will see a warning before opening the link. Read our [NSFW Policies](/resources/content/nsfw-policies) for more information.
</Info>

## Add a link with a Custom Button

1. Open your **Profile Widget**.
2. Go to **Connections** and add a **Custom Button**.
3. Enter the text you want visitors to see.
4. Choose **Open URL** and paste the external link.
5. Save your changes.

<Note>
  Free users can add up to **one Custom Button** to their Sitee.
</Note>

## When to use another option

If you want to link to your profile on a supported platform, use a **social media connection**.

If you want to feature a specific post, video, track, or other supported content, use the relevant **social media widget** instead. For example, you can add a YouTube video or Instagram post directly to your Sitee.

<Tip>
  **Not sure which option to use?** Choose a Link Widget for most external pages and a Custom Button for the action you want to highlight most. You can also ask for feedback in our [#share-yoursitee](https://discord.gg/nzErBCYzft) channel our Discord server!
</Tip>

## Related articles

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="All about the Link widget" href="/widget/example/all-about-the-link-widget">
    Learn how to add, customize, and manage links with the Link Widget.
  </Card>

  <Card title="What types of links can you add?" href="/start/social-media-connections">
    Compare social connections, custom buttons, external links, and social media widgets.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>