The FINAL FANTASY XI Linkshell Community Beta service will conclude on May 10, 2016.
We would like to thank all those who have used this tool over the past ten years. While we know this announcement will disappoint those who have utilized the service, we reached this decision in light of the site's usage over the past several years. Our efforts going forward will be placed into further development and operation of the game itself.
We hope you will continue to enjoy all that FINAL FANTASY XI has to offer.

Matsui Akihiko
Producer, FINAL FANTASY XI