Free URL Shortener, No Signup
A free URL shortener that works without an account. Paste a link and get a short URL in seconds, with your own alias, password protection and a QR code. Links never expire, up to ten can be shortened at a time, and the service is hosted in the EU.
- Completely free, no account required
- Short link created instantly on paste
- Custom alias: choose your own short URL
- Preview page: see the destination before clicking
- QR code generated for every short link
- GDPR-safe, hosted in the EU
Verify your email address
Enter your email address to start creating short links. We'll send you a one-time link to confirm you're a real person, no account needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Paste your long URL into the field and click Shorten. You get a short link instantly that you can copy and share. The link is created automatically when you paste a URL. To shorten several at once, open Shorten multiple links and enter one URL per line, up to ten per batch. If the address cannot be read you get Invalid URL: check that it is a full web address, such as example.com/page.
Yes, the URL shortener is completely free to use. No registration, login, or payment required. Two limits keep automated abuse out, both counted over a rolling 24 hours: five short links per IP address, and ten per verified email address. Past either one the service answers with status 429 until the oldest link falls outside the window.
Short links created here work indefinitely. There is no automatic expiration date. Links remain active as long as the service is running.
Yes! Click the QR icon next to your short link to display a QR code. Perfect for sharing on printed materials, business cards, or signs. For more advanced QR codes with custom colors and batch generation, try our QR code generator.
Yes. Add + to the end of any short link (e.g. mackan.eu/m/abc123+) to see where it leads before clicking. The page shows the target URL, creation date, and whether the link is password protected.
Yes. Open Advanced options and enter a password. The recipient must then enter the password to reach the destination.
Yes. Under Advanced options you can enter a custom alias, e.g. mackan.eu/m/my-name. The alias must be 3-32 characters long and contain only letters, numbers, hyphens, or underscores. Every alias is unique across the service, so a name already in use gives This alias is already taken. Pick another one, or leave the field empty and let the service generate a short code.
You can shorten most URLs: web pages, documents, images, and more. Illegal, harmful, or offensive content is not allowed and may be removed without notice.
We ask for your email to prevent automated abuse and spam. You don't create an account, we just send a one-time link to confirm you're a real person. The verification is valid for 30 days, after which you can request a new link.
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