Shorten URLs Online
Create short, clean links for sharing on social media or email.
How it works
- Enter your long URLPaste any valid http or https web address.
- Click Shorten URLGenerates a unique, compact short link.
- Copy and shareUse your short link anywhere you need.
What this tool does
- Generates collision-resistant 6-character short codes
- Validates HTTP and HTTPS protocols for open redirect protection
- Protects against javascript: and data: malicious input
- One-click copy and instant redirect resolution
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It is completely free with no signup or account required.
Only HTTP and HTTPS destination URLs are accepted for security.
One year by default, but you can choose anywhere from 1 day to no expiry when you create the link.
The URL you shorten is stored on our server so the redirect can work — that is the one thing this tool sends anywhere. We do not require an account, and you can see the click count for your own link at any time on this page.
Privacy and security
The long URL you enter is sent to our server and stored, because a short link only works if a server can look it up and redirect people later. That is the only thing this tool sends anywhere — no file, no other data. QR codes generated from a short link inherit the same behaviour.