A URL shortener replaces a long URL with a compact one that redirects to the original. Useful for sharing on platforms with character limits, generating clean links for print or QR codes, or hiding ugly tracking parameters. This shortener gives logged-in users a friendly subdomain-free link like whatip.xyz/s/abc and lets you customize the alias if you want something memorable. Each link records click counts so you can see if anyone is actually using it. Anonymous shorteners (without an account) are not supported because abuse mitigation requires a way to disable bad-actor accounts. Sign in with a magic link, paste your long URL, optionally pick an alias, and you have a shareable short link in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Anonymous shortening is too easily abused (spam, phishing). With an account, abuse can be tied to a user and their links revoked. The sign-in itself is free, instant, and just needs a magic link.