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Shorten links (and create QR codes) without leaving your browser.

The T.LY browser extension lets you shorten the page you are currently viewing, without switching tabs. If you want the walkthrough for connecting your account with an API token, read How to Add Your T.LY API Key to the Link Shortener Extension.

Supported browsers

Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Safari are supported. Install from the extension page or get the Safari version from the App Store.

T.LY Safari extension popup creating a short link for the current page.
In Safari, open the extension popup to shorten the page you are already viewing.

Connect the extension to your account

  1. Log in to your account.
  2. Create an API token in Settings.
  3. Follow the extension prompts to connect your account.
API settings screen with the Create API Token form used to connect T.LY browser tools.
The browser extension uses an API token from Settings > API so it can shorten links on your behalf.

Learn more on Link Shortener Extension. If you want QR creation in the browser, see QR Code Extension.

Need more help?

If you still have questions, contact [email protected] or use the contact form. For abuse or suspicious links, use Report Abuse. For feature requests, email [email protected].