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title: How to hyperlink a text in my email?
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# How to hyperlink a text in my email?

## Why does the website link in the email redirect to an error page? The link to my website in the email isn’t working. What should I do? Can I upload another file other than my pitch deck?

The **Build Your Pitch** section allows you to upload **one file**, which is intended to be your primary pitch deck. However, if you need to reference additional files, there are two ways to include them: using a **linking command** or adding a **manual hyperlink** in your pitch email.

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#### Option 1: Link Another File Using a Command

If you want to include another file beyond the single allowed upload, you can use a hyperlink command in the **Message Options** area.

### **Steps:**

1. Upload your additional file (e.g., presentation deck) to a cloud storage service such as **Google Drive**, **Dropbox**, or **iCloud**.
2. Set the file’s sharing permissions to **"Anyone with the link can view."**
3. Copy the shareable link.
4. In the **Message Options** text box under Build Your Pitch, add a command like the example below:
   
   **Example command:**
   
   > Please link the phrase 'Our platform' to the following webpage: https://www.startups.com/events/upcoming.
   
   Replace the example URL with the shareable link to your file. This will turn the phrase you specify (e.g., "Our platform") into a clickable link within your message.

### **How it works:**

This command instructs the system to convert a chosen word or phrase into a hyperlink. Investors can then click the linked text and be taken directly to your additional file.

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#### Option 2: Manually Add a Hyperlink in Your Pitch Email

If you prefer not to use a command, you can manually add a hyperlink while composing your email in the **Send Messages** section.

### **Steps:**

1. Go to the **Send Messages** section.
2. Begin writing your email.
3. Highlight the text that you want to turn into a hyperlink.
4. Click the **Link** icon in the email composer toolbar.
   
   ![](https://help.startups.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-17-2025-06-25-26-4675-PM.png?width=513&height=154&name=image-png-Nov-17-2025-06-25-26-4675-PM.png)
5. When the link window appears, paste your shareable file link into the **URL** field.
6. Click **Save**.

### **How to confirm the hyperlink is applied:**

The linked text will appear **blue and underlined**, indicating that the hyperlink is active.

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If your website link is showing an error when clicked from an email, it’s likely because the full web address wasn’t entered correctly. To fix this, please ensure your URL includes **“https://”** at the beginning (for example: `https://www.yourwebsite.com`).

Here’s how to update it:

1. Log in to Startups.com
2. Go to the **Investors Matching Tool**
3. Click on **Build Your Pitch \> The Basics \> Website**
4. Update your website field with the full link
5. Don't forget to save after making the changes

Without the “**https://**” prefix, email clients may not recognize your link correctly, which can cause errors when people try to click it.

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