Shorten Your URL
Fast, free, and privacy-friendly URL shortening
TinyUR is a free tool to shorten URLs and generate short links. URL shortener allows to create a shortened link making it easy to share.
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Why Choose TinyUR?
A free URL shortener with custom aliases, click counts, an unshorten preview, and a public API — built for sharing on the web and in apps.
Lightning Fast
Shorten URLs instantly and redirect visitors quickly. Built for everyday sharing without extra steps.
HTTPS & Privacy-Minded
Links are served over HTTPS. We do not sell your personal data. Advertising partners may use cookies as described in our policies.
Custom Aliases
Create memorable short links that match a campaign, product, or brand instead of a random string.
Click Analytics
Track how many times a shortened link has been clicked using the built-in click counter.
Developer API
Integrate URL shortening into your apps with a simple REST API. Docs are available on the site.
Always Free Core Tools
Shorten, unshorten, and count clicks at no charge. No premium paywall for the basic workflow.
99.99% Uptime Guarantee
Your short links stay live and redirect reliably, backed by a 99.99% uptime guarantee on paid plans.
Shorten a URL in 3 steps
No account required. Paste, optionally customize, then copy and share.
Paste your long URL
Copy any https link from a browser, app, or document and paste it into the box above.
Add a custom alias (optional)
Choose a short name so people remember tinyur.in/your-name instead of a random code.
Copy and share
Copy the short URL and send it on WhatsApp, Instagram, email, SMS, or print it on a flyer.
What is a URL shortener?
A URL shortener turns a long web address into a compact link that is easier to share. Product pages, tracking parameters, and nested folders often produce URLs that wrap in messages or look untrustworthy. A short link like tinyur.in/demo is simpler to paste into chat, a profile bio, or a printed QR-adjacent call to action.
TinyUR is a free URL shortener for India and worldwide users. You can create a short link without signing up, optionally pick a custom alias, check click counts, and preview a destination with Unshorten before you open it. Developers can call the public API to create short links from their own products.
Common uses include WhatsApp broadcasts, Instagram bios (one clean link), email campaigns that should not break across lines, SMS character limits, YouTube descriptions, and offline materials such as business cards and posters.
Popular ways people use TinyUR
WhatsApp & messaging
Keep group chats and broadcasts readable. Short links are easier to tap and look more professional than a wrapped URL.
Instagram bio
You only get one bio link. A custom alias is easier to remember and can point to a landing page you control.
Email & newsletters
Long URLs often wrap in email clients. Short links stay on one line and are simpler to track with click counts.
Print & offline
Put a typeable short URL on flyers, banners, and visiting cards so people can reach you without scanning a QR code.
YouTube & video
Share product, affiliate, or resource links in descriptions and comments without pasting a full query string.
SMS campaigns
Every character counts in SMS. A short domain plus alias fits more message text around the link.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about TinyUR, short links, and how the service works.
Is TinyUR free to use?
Yes. TinyUR is free to use for personal, educational, and business sharing. You can shorten unlimited links from the homepage without creating an account. The service is supported in part by advertising, which helps keep core features free.
How do I create a custom short link?
Paste your long URL, enable the custom alias option, and enter a short name such as my-campaign. If that alias is available, your link will be tinyur.in/my-campaign. Aliases may include letters, numbers, and hyphens.
Do shortened URLs expire?
Links remain active indefinitely unless they are removed for abuse, malware, phishing, or other Terms of Service violations. If you need a link taken down, email [email protected] with the short code.
Can I track clicks on my short links?
Yes. Use the URL Click Counter tool with your short code to see how many times a TinyUR link has been visited. This is useful for campaigns, bios, and print materials.
Is TinyUR safe to use?
TinyUR runs over HTTPS. We prohibit phishing, malware, spam, and other harmful uses. You can preview a destination with the Unshorten tool before opening a short link.
Do I need an account?
No account is required to shorten a URL, unshorten a link, or check click counts. A developer API is also available for integrations.
Can I use TinyUR for WhatsApp, Instagram, or email?
Yes. Short links are designed for places where long URLs wrap, look messy, or hit character limits — including WhatsApp, Instagram bios, email, SMS, and print.
How do I contact TinyUR?
Visit the Contact page or email [email protected]. We typically respond within 1–2 business days.
