Free URL Shortener
Paste your long URL below and get a short, shareable link in seconds. No signup required — just enter your email to claim your links later.
How it works
Shorten, share, and optionally track — all for free
Enter the long URL you want to shorten and your email address so you can claim the link later.
Instantly receive a short oplk.to/ link. Copy it, share it anywhere — it works for 30 days.
Create an account with the same email to claim your links, make them permanent, and unlock full analytics.
Why Openlynk
Shorten links for free today. Unlock powerful features when you're ready.
Shorten any URL in seconds. No account required to get started.
Sign up to track clicks, devices, locations, and referrers for every short link.
Use your own domain for branded short links. Automatic SSL included.
Edge-optimized redirects with sub-50ms latency. Your links always work.
Free vs Account
FAQ
Yes. You can shorten URLs without creating an account. Free short links remain active for 30 days. Create an Openlynk account — with a 30-day free trial — to get permanent links with click analytics.
Free short links expire after 30 days. When you create an Openlynk account — every plan starts with a 30-day free trial — your links become permanent and you unlock click tracking and analytics.
Your email lets you claim your shortened links when you sign up. We will associate all your free short links with your account so you can manage and track them.
With an Openlynk account, you get real-time click tracking, device and OS breakdown, geographic data, referrer tracking, and trend visualization for every link.
Yes. Paid plans support custom domains for branded short links. Automatic DNS verification and SSL provisioning are included.
Free anonymous users can create up to 5 short links per hour. With an Openlynk account, plans include 100 or unlimited short URLs — and every plan starts with a 30-day free trial.
Create an account to make your short links permanent, unlock real-time analytics, and manage all your links from one dashboard.