URL shortener with link check
Turn a long link into a short TinyURL, is.gd or v.gd link, with an optional custom ending. Before you share it, see whether the destination actually loads, where it redirects and what its page title is.
- Destination checked before shortening
- Custom endings on three services
- No signup needed
Short link
Paste a long URL to start
- Long URLWaiting for inputThe address you paste
- Checked—Does the page load?
- Shortened—TinyURL, is.gd or v.gd
- Saved—In this browser only
Link details
Paste a long URL above to get a short link, a preview link, the characters saved and a check of where the destination goes.
Fair-use limit: 20 links per hour and 100 per day for each visitor IP address.
What a short link really is
A short link is a public redirect stored by someone else. Knowing that helps you decide where to use one.
A redirect, not a smaller page
When someone opens tinyurl.com/abc123, the service looks up the long URL and sends the browser there with an HTTP redirect, usually a 301. The destination page itself does not change.
It depends on the service
The link only works while the shortening service keeps running and keeps your link active. Services have closed before, so printed material and long campaigns are safer on a domain you own.
It is public
Anyone with the short link can open it, and preview pages show the full destination. A short link adds convenience, never privacy or protection.
Tracking parameters go in first
Add utm_source, utm_medium and other parameters to the long URL before you shorten it. Parameters added to the short link afterwards are usually dropped by the redirect.
TinyURL, is.gd, v.gd or your own domain
How the services offered here compare, and when a branded domain is worth it.
| Service | Example | What visitors see | Preview of destination | Click statistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TinyURL | tinyurl.com/abc123 |
Straight to the destination | Yes, add preview. before the address | With a TinyURL account |
| is.gd | is.gd/abc12 |
Straight to the destination | Yes, add - to the end | Only if switched on when created |
| v.gd | v.gd/abc12 |
Preview page first | Always shown | Only if switched on when created |
| Your own domain | go.example.com/sale |
Your choice | Your choice | Yes, with your own software |
How this tool works
What happens between pasting a URL and copying the short link.
The URL is checked
It must be a public http or https address on port 80 or 443. Private and local addresses, domains that do not exist and links that are already short are refused.
The destination is visited once
Our server opens the page, following up to 5 redirects and checking each new address, to show you its status code and title before you share it.
The short link is created
The long URL is sent to the service you chose. If that service fails for a reason other than a taken ending, the tool tries the next service and tells you.
You copy and share it
The short link, a preview link and the characters saved are shown. The link is also saved in this browser's recent list, which only you can see.
What this tool does, and what it doesn't
A plain list, so you know exactly what to expect.
This tool does
- Create short links on TinyURL, is.gd or v.gd
- Accept a custom ending of 5 to 30 characters
- Check the destination's status, redirects and title
- Try another service if the first one fails
- Keep your recent links in this browser
- Export your recent links as CSV
This tool does not
- Host links on our own domain
- Count clicks or show statistics
- Let you edit or delete a link later
- Shorten private, local or already-short links
- Make a link private or password protected
- Store your links on our server
Where your data goes
Your long URL and any custom ending are sent from our server to the service you choose (TinyURL, is.gd or v.gd), which stores them to make the redirect work under its own terms. Our server also visits the URL once to check it, identifying itself as AllInOneToolsLinkCheck. Nothing is saved on our server; your recent links stay in this browser until you delete them. Like any website, our server may keep normal access logs, as described in our privacy policy.
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The link is already short
Links from bit.ly, t.co, TinyURL and similar services are refused, because a short link inside a short link hides the destination twice.
The service refused the URL
is.gd and TinyURL check new links against spam and phishing blocklists. A refused link usually means the destination domain is on one of them.
The destination returned an error
A 404 or 500 status means the page is missing or broken. The link is still created, but fix the long URL before you share it.
The custom ending is taken
Endings are shared by everyone on each service. Add a year, a word or an underscore, or switch to another service.
People see a preview page
That is how v.gd works: it shows the destination before redirecting. Choose is.gd or TinyURL for a direct redirect.
Emails or texts get flagged
Spam filters and some mobile carriers distrust generic short domains. For newsletters and SMS campaigns, use full links or your own domain.
Questions about short links
Do these short links expire?
The links are created on TinyURL, is.gd or v.gd, not on our website. All three describe their links as permanent as long as they follow the service's rules, and none of them adds an expiry date. A link can still stop working if the service disables it for abuse or ever shuts down, so for printed material use a domain you control.
Which service should I choose?
TinyURL is the best known and widely recognised. is.gd gives the shortest links and redirects straight away. v.gd is run by the same team as is.gd but shows a preview page with the destination first, which builds trust when you share links with people who do not know you.
Can I choose my own ending?
Yes. Type 5 to 30 letters, numbers or underscores in the custom ending field, for example spring_sale_26. Endings are first come, first served on each service, so if yours is taken the tool tells you and you can try another.
Can I edit, delete or track a short link later?
No. Links are created without an account, so the destination cannot be changed or deleted and this tool shows no click statistics. If you need editing and analytics, create a free account directly with TinyURL or another link management service.
Why was my link refused?
The most common reasons are a domain that does not exist, a private or local address such as 192.168.1.1, a link that is already short, a port other than 80 or 443, or a destination that the shortening service has on a spam or phishing blocklist. The message under the box says which one applied.
Is it safe to shorten private links?
Be careful. Short links are public: anyone who gets or guesses one can open it, and preview pages show the full destination. Do not shorten links that act as a password, such as password reset links, private document share links or invoice links with access codes.
Is my URL stored?
Not on our server. The long URL is sent to the shortening service you choose, which stores it to make the redirect work, and our server visits it once to check that it loads. Your recent links are saved only in this browser, where you can delete them. A hashed, temporary copy of your IP address is used for rate limiting and expires within 24 hours. Like any website, our server may keep normal access logs, as described in our privacy policy.