Tiny URL generator
Create a compact link for a message, slide or printed QR code, and choose a readable name when you need people to type it.
A tiny link is a short web address that redirects to a saved destination. Its length depends on the domain and the slug after the slash. A generated code suits copying and pasting; a short word such as workshop can be easier to read aloud or type from a slide, even when it uses more characters.
The public form provides a quick short link and QR preview. For a link you need to update or measure, sign in and create it in your account. Free includes 1,000 short links, 6 custom domains and 50,000 tracked clicks per month; custom names depend on availability on the selected domain.
Shorten your link
Free, instant, no ads. A QR code comes with it.
A quick anonymous link cannot be edited or measured. Create a free account first if you need to change its destination or see clicks.
- 1,000 links free
- 6 custom domains free
- No credit card
How to do it in three steps
- 1
Choose how you will use the link
Use the form for a quick share. If it will be printed, reused or measured, create it while signed in so it is managed in your account.
- 2
Paste and choose a name
Enter the destination. In the dashboard, select a ready domain and enter an available Link slug such as workshop, or leave the slug blank for an automatically generated code.
- 3
Test and share
Copy the final short URL and check its destination. If using a QR code, test it at the final printed size on a phone and include readable link text beside it when useful.
Choose a useful length, not just fewer characters
The whole address matters, including the hostname. A custom slug on a long domain may be longer than a generated code on a short domain. Pick a name that fits the placement and describes its purpose. A short address does not conceal a confidential destination, improve its permissions or establish that the destination is trustworthy.
Name the link before distributing it
Enter your chosen name in Link slug while creating the account link. Use a clear spelling such as workshop-notes. If it is taken or reserved, choose a distinct name rather than changing only capitalization. Renaming later changes the shared address; updating the destination while retaining the domain and slug keeps the address stable.
Use a domain you can keep configured
An account can use an available free subdomain or a domain you own. For your own domain, follow the dashboard’s DNS records and wait for verification and HTTPS readiness before sharing. Keep the domain registered and its DNS working. Moving links from another provider also requires recreating their paths and destinations; a matching slug on a different hostname is a different URL.
Make a small link work in print
For a poster or handout, generate a QR code for the account-managed short link and test a printed sample. Leave space around the code and check the destination on a phone without your own signed-in session. A QR code that directly encodes the long destination cannot be updated by editing a separate short-link record.
Understand clicks and link lifetime
Account analytics measure recorded requests, including detected bots and repeat visits, rather than exact people or completed registrations. Tracking is subject to the plan’s monthly allowance; redirects continue after that allowance is reached. An ordinary link has no scheduled expiry by default, but deletion, disabling, abuse blocking, domain problems or an unavailable destination can still stop a useful visit.
When a tiny link does not work
Check the exact hostname and slug for typing errors. If the address fails before reaching the destination, review domain setup and whether the link still exists. If it reaches a sign-in or expired page, fix the destination or its sharing permissions. Avoid shortening a short link again when you can use its original destination: an extra redirect adds another service and link to maintain.
Example: a link on a workshop slide
Destination:
https://example.com/events/community-workshop/registration
Illustrative generated link:
https://go.example.com/a7K2c9
Illustrative named account link:
https://go.example.com/workshopBoth addresses illustrate links on a connected domain. The generated code is compact; workshop gives someone viewing a slide a name to type. Create the chosen link in your account before putting it on slides or printed materials. If registration moves, update its destination while retaining the same domain and slug.
Guides and documentation
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The free plan includes 1,000 links, 6 custom domains and 50,000 tracked clicks a month, free forever. Choose a free subdomain from six shared domains. Paid plans start at $4 a month when you outgrow it, and you keep everything you have built.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a tiny URL?
Paste the destination into the form and press Shorten, then copy and test the returned link. Use your account when you need to name, update or measure the link.
Can I choose the name after the slash?
Yes, when creating an account link, enter an available Link slug on your selected domain. The name must meet the slug rules and cannot be reserved or already taken.
Is the tiny URL generator free?
The public form is available subject to its fair-use limit. Free accounts include 1,000 short links, 6 custom domains and 50,000 tracked clicks per month.
Will a tiny link work forever?
There is no default scheduled expiry for an ordinary link, but continued access depends on the link, account, domain and destination remaining available. Keep printed links in an account you manage and test them periodically.
Can I change the page behind a printed QR code?
Yes, if the QR code encodes your account-managed short URL. Edit that link’s destination and keep its domain and slug unchanged, then test the code again.
Can I see how many people opened the link?
Account reports show recorded total and human clicks. Repeated visits, automated requests and tracking limits affect the numbers, so click totals are not an exact count of people.