Preview Website Links in ClickUp

ClickUp lets you quickly preview many website links so you can see what a URL contains without leaving your work. This guide explains how link previews work, how to enable them, and what to do when certain pages cannot be shown.

How ClickUp website link previews work

When you paste or type a supported URL into ClickUp, the platform tries to create a visual card that shows a title, description, and sometimes a thumbnail. This is often called link unfurling or link embedding.

Link previews can appear in several places, including:

Task comments and threaded replies
Task descriptions
Chat views and conversations
Docs and rich text fields

These preview cards help your team understand what a link is about before opening it, which saves time and improves clarity in discussions.

Supported websites for ClickUp link previews

Not every website supports embedding in this way. ClickUp uses the information provided by each site, such as metadata and security settings, to decide whether it can safely show a preview.

Common examples of supported domains include:

Public marketing sites and blogs
Knowledge bases and documentation portals
News websites
Some app dashboards and public share links

If a site allows embedding and provides the necessary data, ClickUp renders a preview card automatically, unless you have disabled this behavior in a specific view or context.

Why some website links do not preview in ClickUp

There are several reasons a website may not display a preview card inside ClickUp. These limitations usually depend on the third-party site, not on your workspace configuration.

1. Security headers block embedding

Many websites protect their content using HTTP security headers such as X-Frame-Options or Content-Security-Policy. When these headers disallow framing, ClickUp cannot render the site inside a preview.

In those cases you will typically see:

No embedded card at all, or
A basic text-only link without a live preview

This is expected behavior and cannot be overridden from inside ClickUp.

2. Authentication or private networks

Some links require you to be logged in, or exist behind a VPN or a company firewall. If ClickUp cannot access the content directly, the app will not be able to generate a preview.

Scenarios where this often happens include:

Intranet sites accessible only on a corporate network
Private dashboards requiring SSO or user login
Local URLs that are not available on the public internet

You can still paste and use these URLs; they will just appear as standard clickable links without a preview card.

3. Missing or limited metadata

Link previews rely on metadata such as Open Graph tags and page titles. If a site provides very limited or no metadata, ClickUp may not have enough information to display a meaningful preview.

In that case, you might see a simple text link or a very minimal card.

How to preview website links in ClickUp

You do not need any advanced setup to start using link previews. The process is simple and works the same way in most places within the platform.

Step-by-step: preview a website link

Open a location that supports rich text in ClickUp, such as a task comment, task description, Doc page, or Chat view.
Paste or type a full URL, starting with http:// or https://.
Press the spacebar or the Enter key to finish the link.
Wait a moment while ClickUp attempts to fetch the site information.
If the domain is supported and embedding is allowed, the link will unfurl into a preview card.

You can then continue writing or send your message. The preview will be visible to everyone who can see that item.

Managing ClickUp link previews

In some views, you may have options to control how rich text or links appear. While you cannot force an unsupported site to preview, you can usually choose how your content is displayed.

Adjust how links are displayed

Depending on the editor you are using inside ClickUp, you may be able to:

Convert a raw URL to hyperlinked text
Remove or reinsert a preview card
Edit the surrounding text for clarity

Those options keep your tasks and comments tidy while still making sure important URLs are easy to access.

Best practices for sharing website links in ClickUp

To get the most from link previews, follow these tips:

Use complete URLs, including the protocol (for example, https://example.com).
Prefer public or shareable links when possible so ClickUp can access the metadata.
Add a short description next to the link to explain why you are sharing it.
Group related URLs in a list or numbered steps inside your task or Doc.

These practices make it easier for your team to scan the content and understand what each website link is for.

Troubleshooting ClickUp website link previews

If you expect a preview but only see a basic link, run through a quick set of checks to understand what is happening.

Check the website itself

Open the URL directly in your browser to confirm it loads correctly.
Verify you are using the final share link, not a redirect or shortened link that might expire.
Ask your web or IT team whether the site blocks embedding using security headers.

Check your ClickUp environment

Make sure you are online and logged in to your workspace.
Confirm you have permission to view the item where the link is posted.
Try pasting the same URL in a different task or Doc to see if the behavior is consistent.

If the website confirms that it intentionally disallows embedding, previews will not work, and the link will continue to appear as a standard URL. That behavior protects the content owner’s security settings.

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