Shorten a URL for free, without ads or a waiting page
Create a free account, paste your long destination URL and select Shorten. Your shareable short link opens that destination directly. The free plan holds up to 20 active links and includes its available click history. Creating a saved link requires an account, but no credit card is needed to start.
From a long URL to a shareable link
Copy the entire destination address, including https://, and create a new link in the dashboard. Test the result before placing it on a printed card or in an ad. Shortening does not change the destination page; it gives you a shorter address and the click information included with your plan.
What does free include?
Free includes 20 active links, a basic QR code for each one, and seven days of click history. The active-link limit is the number you can keep at once, not a monthly allotment. You might use one for a shop, one for booking and one for WhatsApp. Review pricing before planning a larger campaign.
When should you upgrade?
A custom alias, password protection and a higher link limit require an eligible paid plan. To identify the source of visits in your own analytics, build the destination with the public UTM builder, then shorten it. Short-link clicks and analytics sessions are different measurements.
Frequently asked questions
Can I shorten a URL without signing up?
A saved zaye.cc short link needs an account. You can read the guide and use the public UTM builder without one, but shortening happens in your dashboard.
Will visitors see an ad?
No. The short link redirects to your destination without an ad interstitial or countdown.
Is a custom alias included free?
A custom alias belongs to eligible paid plans. The free plan gives you a generated short code.
What happened to Google's URL shortener?
Goo.gl stopped accepting new short links in 2018; Google's later update kept some active older links working. For new links, use a service whose destination and availability you can manage and test.