How to Use T.LY’s Link Shortener

How to Use T.LY’s Link Shortener

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

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

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. If you are on iPhone or iPad, use the T.LY iOS app to manage links and check performance from your device.


Author Tim Leland

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. Under Tim’s leadership, T.LY has evolved into a top-tier solution recognized for its reliability and ease of use, now serving millions of satisfied users worldwide.

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