How to shorten a link for free
Updated 21 October 2026
Tool for this guide: Link shortener
Short answer: copy the full address (starting with https://), paste it into the link shortener and press Shorten link. You get a link like saveformenow.com/s/abc123 that you can copy in one click. No account is needed, and links don't expire.
Step by step
- Copy the long link, including https://.
- Paste it into the link shortener.
- Optionally tick Choose my own ending and type something like
my-shop(letters, numbers and dashes). - Press Shorten link and copy the result.
Visitors go straight to your original link, with no ads on the redirect.
Where short links help
| Where | Why |
|---|---|
| Social media bios and posts | Clean and easy to read |
| Text messages | Long links get cut or look suspicious |
| Printed flyers, menus and cards | Easy to type by hand |
| QR codes | Shorter links make simpler QR codes that scan more easily |
| Spoken in videos and podcasts | A custom ending is easy to remember |
Make a QR code
Paste the short link into the QR code generator. A short link gives a less dense code that scans well even when printed small. See QR code print size.
Rules and safety
- Short links only go to ordinary web pages (http or https).
- Links to other shorteners are blocked.
- Links used for spam, phishing or malware are removed. Report a bad link to info@saveformenow.com.
Questions
Do short links expire?
No. They keep working unless they break the acceptable use rules.
Can I edit or delete a short link?
Not yet. Check the long link before shortening it, and email us if a link needs to be removed.
Try it now
Paste a long link and get a short one you can share anywhere. Free, with no sign-up.
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