FreeurlCustom aliases
Pick a short, memorable ending like freeurl.co/spring-sale instead of a random code.
Free URL shortener
Free URL shortener for links that work harder
Paste a long web address and get a short link you can share anywhere. No account needed. Create a free account when you want click stats, your own domain and more.
Options
Expires
Password
By shortening a link you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. We scan every link for phishing and malware.
- Free, no credit card
- No sign-up to start
- QR code for every link
- Scanned for unsafe sites
Everything you need to share links
Start as a guest in seconds. Sign up free to unlock the full toolbox.
QR codes
Every short link comes with a QR code you can print on flyers, menus and packaging.
Password protection
Keep a link private. Visitors must enter your password before they reach the page.
Link expiry
Links never expire by default. Set an end date for a limited-time offer and it switches off by itself.
Click analytics
See clicks by day, country, device, browser and referrer. Free accounts get all of it.
Free accountYour own domain
Use go.yourbrand.com or your root domain for branded links, with a clear DNS setup guide.
Free accountSafe by design
Links are checked against phishing and malware lists, and private or harmful addresses are blocked.
Bulk shortening
Paste up to 20 addresses at once and get all your short links in one go.
Free accountHow it works
Three steps. The first one needs no account.
- 1
Paste your link
Copy any web address and paste it in the box at the top of this page.
- 2
Make it yours
Add a custom alias, a password or an expiry date. Or skip all of that.
- 3
Share it anywhere
Copy the short link or the QR code and share it in messages, posts, emails or print.
Analytics
See what happens after the click
Create a free account and every link gets its own stats page. Know which posts, flyers and emails really bring people in.
- Clicks by day, hour, country, device and browser
- Top referrers, so you see where visitors come from
- Compare 7, 30 and 90 day ranges
- Add UTM tags with a simple form
Spring sale emailActive
Clicks4,280
Top countryUnited States
Top deviceMobile 68%
Example data for illustration.
Branded short linkYour domain
https://go.yourbrand.com/spring
DNS records you add once
| Type | Host | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | go | cname.freeurl.net |
| TXT | _freeurl-verify.go | fu-yourcode-verify |
Root domains use an A record instead. We show you the exact values.
Custom domains
Links that carry your brand
Connect your own domain and share links people recognize and trust. Add a subdomain like go.yourbrand.com or use your root domain.
- Step by step DNS guide with copy buttons
- Free SSL certificate once DNS is verified
- Several domains on one account
Free link tools, no account needed
Four quick helpers for your links. Open one and use it right away.
QR code generator
Make a sharp QR code in your colors and download it as PNG or SVG.
UTM builder
Add campaign tags to a link so Analytics shows where each visit came from.
Link analytics checker
Paste a short link and see clicks, countries, devices and traffic sources.
Unshorten a link
See the real destination and a safety check before you click.
What is a URL shortener, and why use one?
A URL shortener turns a long web address into a short one that redirects to the original page. Long links with tracking tags, session IDs and folder paths are hard to read, easy to break in an email and impossible to put on a business card. A short link fixes all three. It is easier to type, fits in a text message or a social bio, and makes a cleaner QR code that scans faster.
Short links are also the simplest way to learn what works. Every click on a Freeurl link is counted, so you can see which post, flyer or newsletter sent the visit, which countries they came from and whether they were on a phone or a laptop.
Who uses Freeurl
- Small businesses put one clean link on menus, flyers and receipts, and see which ones get scanned.
- Marketers and creators give each channel its own link, so Instagram, email and TikTok can be compared side by side.
- Teachers and teams share long document or form links in class chats and slide decks without breaking them.
- Developers use short links with UTM tags for campaigns and keep them tidy with custom aliases.
How Freeurl keeps links safe
Every link is checked before it goes live. We block phishing and malware sites, links to program files and private network addresses, and we hold unusual links for a quick review. If you come across something harmful, the report page reaches our team directly, and anyone can look at a short link's real destination first with the unshorten tool.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about how Freeurl works.
Is Freeurl really free?
Yes. Shortening links, QR codes, password protection, link expiry and click analytics are all free. There are no paid plans and no credit card is needed.
Do I need an account to shorten a link?
No. You can shorten links as a guest from the box at the top of this page. A free account adds click analytics in your dashboard, link editing, bulk shortening and custom domains.
Do short links expire?
Not unless you want them to. Links never expire by default. Use Options to set an expiry of 1, 7, 30 or 90 days, and the link switches itself off on that date.
Can I change where a short link goes?
With a free account, yes. Guest links cannot be edited, so sign up if you may need to change the destination later.
Can I pick my own custom alias?
Yes. Type a custom ending such as freeurl.co/spring-sale into the alias box. Aliases can use 3 to 30 letters, numbers, dashes and underscores, and each one can only be used once per domain.
Can I use my own domain for short links?
Yes. Free accounts can connect their own domain or subdomain, such as go.yourbrand.com, by adding a couple of DNS records. We show you the exact values and check them for you.
What kinds of links are blocked?
We block phishing and malware sites, links to program files, private or internal addresses, and sites on our blocked lists. Suspicious links may be held for a quick review before they start working.
How does password protection work?
Visitors see a password page first. They reach the destination only after entering the right password. Share the password separately from the link.
Can I see how many people clicked my link?
Yes. Sign in to your free account and every link has a stats page with clicks by day, hour, country, device, browser and referrer. The free link analytics checker shows stats for links made without an account.
How do I report a harmful or abusive link?
Use the Report abuse page. We review reports and disable links that break our rules.
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