Free URL Shortener
Shorten long URLs, track clicks, and create QR codes in seconds.
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How to shorten a URL with T.LY
Create a short link in seconds, share it anywhere, and see how it performs.
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Shorten your URL
Paste your long URL and click Shorten URL. Use T.LY or connect a custom domain for branded short links.
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Share links and QR codes
Copy your short link or download its QR code for posts, emails, and print. Update the destination whenever you need.
QR code management -
Track clicks and scans
See clicks, QR scans, referrers, devices, and locations. Find out which links and campaigns bring people to your site.
Link analytics
Simple enough for one link. Ready for the next million.
T.LY works just as well for a quick share as it does for a full campaign. Keep the fast workflow, then add control when the stakes get higher.
Short links belong in your workflow, too.
Create and manage links from your app, automation, or internal tools with the T.LY API.
More control when you need it
Every paid plan includes unlimited clicks, private analytics, custom domains, QR codes, and API access.
- Unlimited Clicks
- 1,000 Monthly Short Links
- 1,000 Monthly QR Codes
- 50,000 Monthly Stats Tracked
- 2 Custom Domains with SSL
- API Access
- Private Stats
- OneLink
- 5 detailed log retention days
- Unlimited Clicks
- 4,000 Monthly Short Links
- 4,000 Monthly QR Codes
- 100,000 Monthly Stats Tracked
- 10 Custom Domains
- API Access
- Private Stats
- 5 OneLinks
- 7 detailed log retention days
- Unlimited Clicks
- 10,000 Monthly Short Links
- 10,000 Monthly QR Codes
- 250,000 Monthly Stats Tracked
- 5 Team Members
- 20 Custom Domains
- API Access
- Private Stats
- 10 OneLinks
- Priority Support
- 10 detailed log retention days
- Unlimited Clicks
- 500 Monthly Short Links
- 500 Monthly QR Codes
- 25,000 Monthly Stats Tracked
- 1 Custom Domain with SSL
- API Access
- Private Stats
- OneLink
- 3 detailed log retention days
- Unlimited Clicks
- 1,000 Monthly Short Links
- 1,000 Monthly QR Codes
- 50,000 Monthly Stats Tracked
- 2 Custom Domains with SSL
- API Access
- Private Stats
- OneLink
- 5 detailed log retention days
- Unlimited Clicks
- 4,000 Monthly Short Links
- 4,000 Monthly QR Codes
- 100,000 Monthly Stats Tracked
- 10 Custom Domains
- API Access
- Private Stats
- 5 OneLinks
- 7 detailed log retention days
URL Shortener FAQ
What is a URL shortener?
A URL shortener turns a long web address into a shorter link that redirects to the same destination. It makes links easier to share in texts, emails, social posts, QR codes, and printed materials. Read more about short link basics or create a short link or QR code.
How do I shorten a URL with T.LY?
Paste your long URL into the T.LY shortener, click Shorten URL, and copy the short link. You can create quick links without an account, then sign up when you want private stats, custom domains, QR management, or API access. The quick start guide walks through the basics.
Is T.LY a free URL shortener?
Yes. T.LY offers free URL shortening for quick links. Paid plans add higher limits, private analytics, custom domains, API access, OneLinks, QR code management, and team features. If you are moving from goo.gl, read the Google URL Shortener replacement guide. You can also see the free vs paid guide or review pricing.
Do T.LY short links show ads before redirecting?
No. T.LY does not show ad interstitials before sending visitors to your destination. Your short links redirect quickly. If a link is not behaving the way you expect, start with the link troubleshooting guide or contact support.
Can I track clicks on short links?
Yes. T.LY tracks link clicks so you can review traffic, referrers, devices, locations, and QR code scans. You can also add a plus sign to many T.LY short links to view public stats when stats are enabled. For more detail, read the analytics guide or open the Link Tracker.
Can I use my own domain for short links?
Yes. Use the T.LY custom URL shortener with a custom domain and SSL so every short link carries your brand. The custom domains guide covers setup, and the custom-domain DNS guide can help if verification gets stuck.
Does T.LY create QR codes?
Yes. T.LY can create trackable QR codes for short links, campaigns, packaging, business cards, menus, flyers, and offline marketing. Use the QR Code Generator, or read the QR code FAQs if you need setup details.
Does T.LY have a URL shortener API?
Yes. Developers can use the T.LY API to create, update, and manage short links from their own apps, websites, and internal tools. Start with the API guide, then open the API docs or generate a token in API settings.
Does Google still have a URL shortener?
No. Google no longer offers goo.gl for creating or managing new short links. If you need a replacement, use the T.LY URL shortener or read the Google URL Shortener replacement guide.
Are short URLs safe to click?
A short URL can point anywhere, so check unfamiliar links before opening them. Use the Link Expander to reveal the destination or the Link Checker for additional checks. T.LY also uses automated abuse detection and blocks links that violate its Trust & Safety policies.
Do T.LY links expire?
T.LY links do not have an automatic expiration date by default. Managed links can be configured to expire after a date or number of clicks. Account links require a valid subscription, and any link may be disabled if it violates T.LY policies. Read the short link basics for details.
Still have questions?
Contact support for account-specific help, or read the help docs for setup guides, troubleshooting, custom domains, QR codes, and API access.
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