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URL Shortener

Shorten long URLs into compact, shareable links. Free online URL shortener tool.

How to Use URL Shortener

1

Paste your long URL

Copy the long URL you want to shorten and paste it into the input field. Any valid URL with any length is accepted.

2

Add a custom alias (optional)

Optionally enter a custom alias to create a branded, memorable short link instead of a randomly generated one.

3

Generate the short link

Click Shorten to create your compact URL instantly. The short link redirects to your original URL permanently.

4

Copy and share

Use the one-click copy button to grab your short URL. Share it on social media, in emails, SMS messages, or anywhere you need a compact link.

About URL Shortener

URL shortener online — transform long URLs into short, shareable links instantly. This free link shortener creates compact URLs perfect for social media posts, email campaigns, SMS messages, QR codes, and anywhere character count matters. Custom aliases let you create branded, memorable links. No account or signup required — just paste your URL and get a short link. Fast, reliable, and easy to use.

Key Features

  • Shorten long URLs to compact, shareable links instantly
  • Custom alias support for branded and memorable short links
  • One-click copy to clipboard for quick sharing across platforms
  • No account or signup required to create short URLs
  • Works with any valid URL including long query strings and parameters
  • Short links are permanent and never expire under normal usage

Frequently Asked Questions

How to shorten a URL online for free?▾
Paste your long URL into the input field and click Shorten. The tool generates a compact short link instantly that you can copy and share. No account or signup needed.
How to create a custom short URL?▾
Enter a custom alias in the optional alias field before shortening. This creates a branded, memorable link instead of a random string.
How to shorten URLs for social media?▾
Paste your long URL and shorten it. Short links are ideal for Twitter/X character limits, Instagram bios, LinkedIn posts, and Facebook shares where clean links improve click-through rates.
How to shorten a link for SMS or text messages?▾
Short URLs save characters in SMS messages, which have strict length limits. Paste your URL, shorten it, and copy the compact link for your text campaigns.
How long do shortened URLs last?▾
Shortened URLs remain active indefinitely under normal usage. They are permanent links that will continue to redirect to your original URL.
How to track clicks on a shortened URL?▾
Basic click analytics may be available for your shortened links, showing how many times the link has been accessed.
How to shorten URLs with query parameters?▾
The shortener handles any valid URL including those with long query strings, UTM parameters, and special characters. The entire URL is preserved in the redirect.