TinnyURL guide
A URL shortener turns a long web address into a compact link that is easier to copy, share, print, and remember. Instead of placing a long tracking URL into a message or poster, you can use a short link that redirects visitors to the original destination.
How a short link works
When someone opens a short link, the shortener looks up the original destination and sends the visitor there. The short code is usually stored in a database with the original long URL.
This lets a short link stay small while still pointing to a full website, form, file, product page, or campaign URL.
Why short URLs are useful
Short URLs are helpful in social media posts, email campaigns, SMS messages, QR codes, printed material, and business communication.
They also make it easier to check click activity when the shortener includes a click counter or analytics feature.
Short links and safety
Short links can hide the final destination, so it is useful to have an unshorten tool that previews where a short URL points before opening it.
TinnyURL includes an Unshorten URL tool and a Report Malicious URL page to support safer sharing.