# Links checker

Since version 1.8.8.4, you can (manually) check whether a link is alive. To do this, click the small magnifier icon ![](https://748165138-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH9CCYPqjHw1VKNcuiq%2F-LH9CGn0ncN_3G09lrQH%2F-LH9CySyPzC8uzJRsN3y%2Fgraphics223.png?generation=1531327444394127\&alt=media) on the right side of the link as it is listed in the Links page. After a few seconds (or less), an icon appears. A green tick ![](https://748165138-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH9CCYPqjHw1VKNcuiq%2F-LH9CGn0ncN_3G09lrQH%2F-LH9CyT4JFBwv8ukKpOd%2Fgraphics224.png?generation=1531327449914597\&alt=media) means the link is valid. A red sign ![](https://748165138-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH9CCYPqjHw1VKNcuiq%2F-LH9CGn0ncN_3G09lrQH%2F-LH9CyTA1i67rsWEnut2%2Fgraphics225.gif?generation=1531327444359502\&alt=media) means the link is broken.

> **Note**: the links checker effectively tries to connect to the given link **from the server.** As such, a link that works for you might not work for the server, and vice-versa. This will require the server to be equipped with the CURL library. Check with your admin if this is the case.