Shorten long URLs into compact, shareable links
Enter a long URL to create a short link
Letters, numbers, and hyphens only (max 20 characters)
Leave empty for no expiration
Create short, shareable links from long URLs
Paste or type the long URL you want to shorten (must start with http:// or https://).
Optionally set a custom code for your short URL and/or set an expiration date.
Click 'Shorten URL' to generate your short link.
Copy the short URL and share it anywhere. Click the link to test it.
When shortening URLs, it's important to understand how they affect SEO:
Our tool uses standard redirects that are generally SEO-neutral for the sharing platforms.
Long URLs are messy, hard to remember, and consume character limits on platforms like Twitter/X. Shortened URLs are:
Our URL shortener is designed with security in mind. We check destination URLs to prevent the shortening of malicious sites. Additionally, we respect user privacy and do not track personal information of the people clicking your links. Always verify the destination of a short link before clicking if you receive it from an untrusted source.
With our custom alias feature, you can create short links that are meaningful and on-brand. Instead of a random string like `x7z9q2`, you can create a link like `tooldeckhub.com/s/summer-sale`. Custom links have higher click-through rates because they give users a clear idea of where the link will take them.
Our shortener uses 301 Permanent Redirects. This tells search engines that the content has permanently moved to the long URL. This is crucial for SEO because it passes the 'link juice' (ranking power) from the short link to your destination page. A 302 redirect would indicate a temporary move and might not pass the same SEO value.
Link rot happens when links on the web stop working over time. Shorteners can sometimes contribute to this if the service shuts down. We are committed to long-term reliability. However, for critical, permanent infrastructure, it's always best to use direct links or your own domain. Shorteners are best for sharing, social media, and marketing campaigns.