How to Use the URL Shortener

Step 1: Copy your link. Find the long URL you want to shorten. It must start with https:// – for example a product page, YouTube video, or Google Doc.

Step 2: Paste and shorten. Paste it into the box above and click Shorten URL. We instantly create a short is.gd link for you using a secure API call.

Step 3: Copy and share. Your short link will appear below. Click Copy and use it anywhere – Twitter, Instagram bio, WhatsApp, email, QR codes, or text messages.

Why use a short URL?

Long URLs look messy, break in emails, and use up your character limit on X (Twitter) and SMS. A short link is clean, professional, and easier for people to trust and click. It also makes your posts look less spammy and is essential when you create a QR code – a long URL creates a dense, hard-to-scan QR code, while a short URL creates a simple one. Our tool creates a 301 permanent redirect, which means it passes SEO value and works forever. The link never expires and is powered by is.gd, one of the oldest and most trusted URL shorteners online since 2008 with 99.9% uptime.

Is this URL shortener free, safe and private?

Yes, 100% free and no account required. You don’t need to sign up or give us your email. We do not store, track, or log the URLs you shorten on our servers. The shortening happens anonymously through is.gd’s public API. We cannot see who created what link. The short links are safe – they redirect directly to your destination without any interstitial ads or tracking pages. Unlike some other shorteners, we don’t add popups or make people wait 5 seconds. This is a direct redirect tool built for speed and privacy.

If you need a quick, private, and reliable way to shorten links for social media marketing, affiliate links, or just sharing with friends, this tool does exactly what you need without the bloat.