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Create short, memorable links in seconds. Customize your URL, manage your links, and track clicks — completely free.

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yourcompany.com/blog/2026/product-launch-announcement
4,208 clicks
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restaurant-site.com/menus/autumn-specials-2026
1,932 clicks
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podcast-host.fm/episodes/season-3-episode-42
876 clicks

Everything a link needs after it's shortened

A short link is just the start. ShortMyURL gives every link a name, a history, and a way to prove it's working.

Click insights

See where clicks come from — device, location, and referrer — updated as they happen.

Custom domains

Route short links through a domain your audience already trusts instead of a generic one.

Batch processing

Upload a spreadsheet or call the API to turn thousands of links into short ones at once.

Link organizer

Tag, search, and archive links from one dashboard so nothing gets lost in the pile.

Built for volume, kept dead simple.

ShortMyURL has been quietly routing traffic for small teams and large marketing departments alike — no expiring links, no surprise downtime.

2.4B+ redirects served monthly
99.98% uptime, last 12 months
140+ countries with active links

ShortMyURL Blog

Practical tips, guides, and insights to help you create, share, track, and manage links more effectively

How to Make a Long URL Shorter Without Breaking the Link
16 Sep 2026
How to Make a Long URL Shorter Without Breaking the Link

Got a URL that's way too long? Learn how to make a long URL shorter without breaking the link, removing useful parameters, or changing the original destination.

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What Is a URL Shortener? How Short Links Work From Click to Redirect
16 Sep 2026
What Is a URL Shortener? How Short Links Work From Click to Redirect

What is a URL shortener? Learn how short links work, how redirects connect URLs, and why businesses and everyday users rely on shorter, easier-to-share links.

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How to Shorten a URL: Turn Any Long Link Into a Short Link
16 Sep 2026
How to Shorten a URL: Turn Any Long Link Into a Short Link

Learn how to shorten a URL in seconds. Follow this simple guide to turn long web addresses into clean, shareable short links without changing the destination.

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Common questions

ShortMyURL is a free URL shortener that turns long, complicated links into short, easy-to-share URLs. It’s useful for sharing links on social media, websites, emails, messages, and more.

Simply paste your long URL into the URL shortener on ShortMyURL and click the button to create your short link. Your shortened URL will be ready to copy and share in seconds.

Yes. ShortMyURL is free to use. You can create short URLs without paying a fee, and your shortened links are designed to remain available without an expiration date.

Yes. ShortMyURL allows you to create a custom back-half for your short link, making it easier to remember and share. Your custom back-half must be unique and cannot already be in use.

No. ShortMyURL links do not have a built-in expiration date. Once you create a shortened URL, you can continue using and sharing it as long as the link remains active on our service.

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