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Short links, safer sharing.

Turn long URLs into short, trackable links — create a page for all your socials, or a QR or barcode to scan. Check any URL safety with ease.

Make a short shareable link

Paste your long link below. We will do the tidy-up.

Link expiry· No expiry

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78links shortened
6.5Kclicks tracked
102URLs safety-checked
How it works

Three steps, zero friction

From long URL to trackable short link in seconds.

1

Paste your link

Drop any long URL into the box — optionally set an expiry.

2

Get your short link

We scan the destination for threats, then generate a tidy, shareable code instantly and copy it for you.

3

Share & track

Send it anywhere and watch the clicks roll in from your dashboard — we keep watching the destination for you.

Features

Everything you need in a link

Powerful where it counts, simple where it matters.

Instant shortening

Paste a URL for a clean auto code — or sign in to claim a custom back-half like /launch. QR included.

Click analytics

See total clicks with platform and referrer breakdowns for every link you create — or stream them anywhere with click webhooks.

Schedule & expiry

Set links to go live later or self-destruct after an hour, a day, or a month — great for time-sensitive shares.

Passcode & private links

Gate a link behind a passcode or restrict access to just you or people you invite. Everyone else is turned away.

Your branding

Choose your own back-half like /my-link, or connect your own domain so every link carries your name.

Built-in link safety

Every destination gets phishing screening, reputation lookups, and redirect analysis — risky links are quarantined or blocked, and rescans catch hijacked sites later.

Safety check

Could this link be risky?

Paste a link before you open it. We'll look for warning signs and tell you in plain language whether it looks safe. No account needed.

Share the verdict with the full-page checker — every result has its own link.

Analytics

Every click, one dashboard

ilync records how each visit arrived — the channel, the platform, and the moment your audience is actually online — then tells you in plain language what to do next. No spreadsheets, no guessing.

  • Channels and referrers — social, search, email, or direct
  • Top links ranked by clicks and unique visitors
  • Best time to post, shown in your audience's local time
  • Plain-language insights that say what to do next
  • Click webhooks and a REST API to stream events to your own tooling
  • Privacy-first — anonymous fingerprints, never personal profiles
Open your dashboardHow it works
Marketing overview
Last 30 days
Clicks

12.4k

Unique

8.9k

Countries

63

Traffic over time

Where traffic comes from

  • Social46%
  • Search28%
  • Direct14%
  • Referral7%
  • Email5%

Best time to post · local time

Social drives 46% of clicksWebhooks keep your tools in sync
QR & barcode

Codes that print, scan, and ship

Turn any URL, SKU, or serial into a QR code or a 1D barcode. Style it, download PNG or SVG, or generate from the API.

  • QR for links — scannable at any angle
  • Code 128 and Code 39 for labels and asset tags
  • EAN-13, UPC-A, and ITF-14 when the value is digits
  • PNG, SVG, custom colors, and a logo on QR
Create a codeDeveloper API
Live feed

Recently shortened

A random sample of public links from the feed.

open.spotify.com · /episode/7lH6EyYqGh4nGA0REhPBy9?si=8whtMkjfQmq1LAuDc5KDaA&utm_source=copy-link

25
Sep 24

open.spotify.com · /track/1rZAzX7PhkKQZB0UR31zvU?si=94-koHUaRm2ByWMrJmJA6w&utm_source=copy-link

0
Sep 22

open.spotify.com · /episode/2iwfrQCbn3gLwsExCUEzvs?si=ck2_zDwSQGiXRsDaNVghlA&utm_source=copy-link

20
Sep 25

sikanomics.app · /learn/good-debt-vs-bad-debt-explained

20
Oct 4
For everyone

Simple enough for anyone

  • No jargon — just paste and share
  • Claim /@username for a full link-in-bio page
  • Protect a link with a passcode or schedule it for later
  • See how many people actually clicked
  • Score any suspicious URL with the safety checker — no account needed
For developers

Powerful under the hood

  • Clean REST API with API-key auth
  • Rate limits, expiry, passcodes, and private links
  • Click webhooks — stream events to your own endpoint
  • QR and barcode generation endpoints
  • Public safety-check endpoint — score any URL in one request
  • Base62 codes from a monotonic counter
  • Useful and easy to deploy, self-hostable
Developers

Shorten links with a single request

A clean JSON API with API-key authentication, rate limiting, expiry, private links, and per-link analytics. Not sure about a link yourself? The public safety-check endpoint scores any URL with the same phishing screening every ilync link gets.

API docsUser guide
Create a short link
curl -X POST https://ilync.dev/api/urls \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"url":"https://example.com/very/long/link"}'
Response
{
  "shortCode": "Ab3xK9",
  "shortUrl": "https://ilync.dev/Ab3xK9",
  "originalUrl": "https://example.com/very/long/link"
}
Check a URL before you share it
curl -X POST https://ilync.dev/api/safety-check \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"url":"https://suspicious.site/login"}'

→ { "score": 8, "rating": "dangerous", ... }
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions.

Is it easy to use?
Yes. Core features — URL shortening, basic analytics, and link-in-bio pages — are useful and easy to get started with. No credit card required. The URL safety checker works without an account too.
Do I need to verify my email?
Accounts created with email/password receive a verification link automatically — check your inbox and click it to confirm your address. Verification is optional, so you can keep using the site while unverified. You can re-send the link or check your status from the banner shown on your dashboard.
Do I need an account?
You can shorten URLs without one, but an account lets you save links, manage API keys, create a link-in-bio page, access full analytics, and send feedback. Create an account — supports Google sign-in or email/password.
Can I choose a custom short code?
Absolutely. When shortening, specify a custom back-half like /my-promo. Custom codes must be unique across the platform.
What happens when a link expires?
Expired links return an HTTP 410 (Gone) status. Visitors will see a message indicating the link is no longer available.
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