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Link Shortener for Facebook

Improve your CTR on Facebook by customizing the thumbnail and title of your short link.

Change how your link will look when shared on WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, etc.

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Why use a URL Shortener?

Long links filled with UTM parameters, numbers, or weird characters are not only aesthetically ugly but also reduce user trust. By shortening your URLs, you get a clean, professional, and memorable link, ideal for sharing on Twitter (X), Instagram, TikTok, or email marketing campaigns.

Lightning-Fast Edge Redirects

Unlike other traditional shorteners that take seconds to load or display ads, our system uses Edge Computing (Vercel KV) technology. This means that when someone clicks your short link, they are redirected to the original URL in milliseconds from the server closest to their location worldwide.

Common Use Cases

Social Media Posts

Clean links get more clicks. Share on Twitter, Instagram bios, TikTok, or LinkedIn without ugly UTM parameters cluttering your post.

Email Marketing

Track campaign performance with custom aliases. Each newsletter gets its own branded short link that's easy to measure in analytics.

Printed Materials

Short URLs are easier to type from flyers, business cards, or billboards. Combine with a QR code for instant mobile scanning.

A/B Testing & Smart Routing

Split traffic 50/50 between two landing pages, or redirect iOS users to the App Store and Android users to Google Play automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are shortened URLs safe to click?

Yes. Our shortened links redirect directly to the destination URL without any intermediary ads, pop-ups or malware. We also offer a preview page option so recipients can see the destination before being redirected.

Do short links expire?

By default, no — your links are permanent. However, you can optionally set an expiration date if you want the link to self-destruct after a campaign ends.

Can I customize the short URL?

Yes. You can create a custom alias (e.g., otoolbox.com/s/my-brand) instead of a random code. This improves brand recognition and click-through rates.

Is this really free with no account required?

Completely free, with no registration, no email verification and no daily limits. We also don't show ads on the redirect page.

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