diff --git a/src/server/schemas/index.ts b/src/server/schemas/index.ts
index aaad1a4..8693f6f 100644
--- a/src/server/schemas/index.ts
+++ b/src/server/schemas/index.ts
@@ -24,9 +24,8 @@ export const CreateLinkSchema = z.object({
     }),
   slug: z
     .string()
-    .min(1, {
-      message:
-        "Short link is required. Enter a custom slug or click on 'Randomize' button.",
+    .min(4, {
+      message: "Short link is required and must be at least 4 characters long.",
     })
     .regex(/^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]*$/, {
       message:
@@ -55,7 +54,9 @@ export const EditLinkSchema = z.object({
     }),
   slug: z
     .string()
-    .min(1, { message: "Short link is required." })
+    .min(4, {
+      message: "Short link is required and must be at least 4 characters long.",
+    })
     .regex(/^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]*$/, {
       message: "Custom short link must not contain any blank spaces.",
     })