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URL Shortener Free

URL Shortener is a free link shortener that turns long links into short URLs in one click

Visitors must type a password before the link will open. Good for sharing private links.
Show a branded page with your own title and text before the link redirects. Needs the wait timer turned on first.
Sends visitors straight to the destination, skipping the preview page. Note: this also skips the wait timer and any token rewards.

Visitors are redirected instantly, skipping the preview page. You will not earn ZAGL tokens on links with automatic redirect enabled.

The link stops working once it has been opened this many times. Leave empty for unlimited.
Adds tracking tags to the destination link so analytics tools (like Google Analytics) can tell where your traffic came from.
Allow or block visitors by country. Allowed = only those countries get through; Blocked = those countries are turned away. Use ISO codes like RO, US, DE.

ISO codes, comma-separated (e.g. RO, US, DE)

Only let the link open from certain device types. Check Mobile to allow phones only, for example. Leave all unchecked for no restriction.

Leave all unchecked for no restriction

Style the preview page with your own CSS. Example: .preview { background:#000 } makes the background black. Cosmetic only, it does not change where the link goes.

Styles the preview page

More tools, same short link

Beyond shortening, za.gl shares code and hosts full pages. All free, all on one link.

Pastebin

Share code, logs, or notes with syntax highlighting. Add a password or expiry, no account needed.

Open Pastebin

Landing Pages

Publish a custom page on a za.gl link with a rich editor or AI. Works as a link in bio page or for campaigns.

Build a Landing Page

This URL shortener and link shortener include click analytics, a custom alias option, password protection, QR code export, a redirect delay, GTM tracking, and an optional expiration date. Every short URL you create is free and works forever. Every short link or short URL is a plain HTTPS URL. It works in social posts, emails, spreadsheets, chatbots, automation tools, and printed QR codes. No platform-specific setup needed.

No Sign-up, No Friction

This free link shortener needs no registration. Paste a URL, get a short link or short URL in under a second, and your first link creates an account automatically.

Custom Aliases

Pick your own slug instead of a random code. A short link from our URL shortener like /your-campaign reads better everywhere it lands.

Password & Preview

Gate any link with a password, or show an interstitial before the redirect. 301 redirects only, no tracking loops.

Click Analytics

See total clicks, countries, and devices for every link this URL shortener creates. Data stays in your dashboard, not sold to anyone.

Wait Timer

Add a countdown before the redirect fires, a link shortener feature useful for announcements, terms acknowledgment, or slowing down bots.

API Access

POST to /api/shorten with a bearer token and get a short URL back from the link shortener. No SDK required, works from any language.

Read the API docs

Why Choose Our URL Shortener?

Free URL shortener and link shortener with click tracking, custom aliases, password protection, QR codes, wait timer, UTM parameters, Google Tag Manager, and expiration dates. Use your short links and short URLs anywhere - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, Google Sheets, HubSpot, Zapier, Amazon, Shopify, and more. This URL shortener is simple, safe, and optimized for all platforms. Whether you need a link shortener for social posts or a short URL for print, every link behaves the same.

ZAGL Tokens

Earn ZAGL tokens from your traffic and activity

Every short link, paste, and website you create can earn you tokens. Bring real visitors and ZAGL lands straight in your balance, no extra steps.

  1. 1

    Create a link

    Shorten a URL, drop a paste, or publish a website in seconds.

  2. 2

    Share it

    Post it anywhere and send real visitors through your link.

  3. 3

    Earn ZAGL

    Every valid visit credits ZAGL tokens straight to your balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Getting started

A URL shortener, also called a link shortener, converts a long web address into a short link. When someone clicks it, they are sent to the original destination. Short links look like za.gl/abc123 and redirect instantly.

As a fast link shortener, it takes the long URL you paste, stores the address, and generates a short URL with a unique code, then issues a 301 redirect. Anyone who clicks the short link is sent directly to your destination. The whole process takes under a second.

A short URL from a free link shortener fits inside character-limited posts, looks cleaner in printed materials and emails, and is easier to dictate or remember. A short link also lets you see exactly how many people clicked and where they came from.

Yes. This URL shortener is free with no registration required, and you can create short links instantly. Your first link automatically creates an account so you can manage everything from the dashboard.

Features

Yes. You can type any slug you want, for example /summer-sale, so your short URL stays on brand. If the alias is already taken, you will be prompted to pick another.

It holds the visitor on an intermediate page for a set number of seconds before the redirect fires. It is useful for showing an announcement, getting confirmation of terms, or simply slowing down automated crawlers.

When you turn it on, anyone who clicks the link sees a password prompt first. They will not reach your destination URL until they enter the correct password.

Yes. You can set a custom title, description, and logo for the page shown before the redirect. Useful when you want to give visitors context about where they are heading.

When creating a short link, open the settings and pick a date and time. After that moment, the short URL stops redirecting and shows an expiration notice to anyone who tries to visit it.

Yes. Enter your GTM container ID in the link settings and it fires your GTM container before the redirect. This lets you track clicks as conversion events inside your existing GTM setup.

Analytics & tracking

Yes. Every short link from this URL shortener gets its own analytics page showing total clicks, the countries requests came from, and the device types. Data is available from the moment the first click lands.

Security & reliability

By default, links from this URL shortener stay active indefinitely. If you want a link to stop working after a specific date, you can set an expiration date when you create the link.

Every link from this URL shortener is served over HTTPS and uses 301 redirects. You can add a password so only people with the right password get through, and you can enable an interstitial so visitors see where they are going before they arrive.