How to Use T.LY’s Link Shortener

Tim Leland Updated November 6, 2026 1 min read

Using a link shortener should take only a few seconds. T.LY keeps the process simple, whether you are shortening one link or creating several throughout the day.

How to shorten a URL with T.LY

Visit T.LY URL Shortener.
Paste your long URL into the text box.
Click Shorten URL.
Copy the new short link to your clipboard.
Paste it anywhere you want to share it.

The public shortener creates shorturl.ly links. Sign in to create t.ly links.

Why use a short link?

Short links are easier to share in messages, social posts, presentations, and printed materials. They also look cleaner than long URLs filled with extra parameters and tracking tags.

If you want to create links even faster, try the T.LY browser extension. On your phone or tablet, use the T.LY app for iPhone and iPad or Android to manage links and check performance.

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Tim Leland

Tim Leland brings over 20 years of software development experience to the table, creating products used by millions around the globe. He founded T.LY with a vision to build the world’s shortest URL shortener—and since then, the platform’s popularity has soared.

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