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Frequently asked questions
What is URL Shortener?+
Paste any long URL to generate a short, shareable link at codinganthem.com/r/[code], with a randomly generated 5-character code. Links can have an optional expiry (1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days). Click counts are tracked so you can see how many times your link was visited.
Is URL Shortener free?+
Yes, URL Shortener is completely free — no account or sign-up required. This tool sends your input to a backend service to work (see the tool description and our Privacy Policy for exactly what's sent and why).
Is my data safe when I use URL Shortener?+
URL Shortener sends your input to a backend service (or third-party API) to work, so it isn't purely local like most CodingAnthem tools. We only send what's needed to produce the result, and don't use it for anything else — see the Privacy Policy for exactly what's sent and why.