ShortMyURL

Short My URL for Free

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
shortmyurl.org/ep-42
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

Blog

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

The One-Link Problem: Why Your Social Media Bio Is Losing Visitors
30 Oct 2026
The One-Link Problem: Why Your Social Media Bio Is Losing Visitors

Your social media bio has one link, but your audience has many interests. Discover how poor link navigation can cost creators and brands valuable clicks.

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The Safe Link Migration Guide: Smoothly Converting Every Long URL to Short URL Without Losing Data
29 Oct 2026
The Safe Link Migration Guide: Smoothly Converting Every Long URL to Short URL Without Losing Data

Discover how to transition from a cumbersome url to short url safely, preserve critical tracking parameters, and maintain high user trust across all marketing channels.

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How to Shorten Affiliate Links Without Losing Tracking
27 Oct 2026
How to Shorten Affiliate Links Without Losing Tracking

Learn how to shorten affiliate links without losing tracking data. Protect referral IDs, preserve URL parameters, and test links before publishing.

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Frequently asked 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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