3-Step Guide

How LinkDevi Works

Shorten Any URL in Under 30 Seconds. No account required, no ads, no limits on where you can share. Here is exactly how it works, step by step.

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Step 1

Paste Your URL

Any link, any format, any platform

Drop any long URL into the shortener input on the homepage or dashboard. LinkDevi accepts links from every platform and website -- there are no restrictions on the domains you can shorten.

  • Supports HTTP, HTTPS, and deep links from any website or app
  • Paste links from social media, e-commerce, blogs, documents, or internal tools
  • Guest users can shorten up to 5 links per day without creating an account
  • Logged-in users get 1,000 links per month on the free plan
  • Need to shorten many links at once? Use bulk shortening to process up to 100 URLs in a single CSV upload

Your long URL

https://example.com/blog/2026/03/how-to-build-a-marketing-campaign-that-converts

Your short link

linkdevi.com/summer-sale
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Step 2

Customize Your Link

Brand it, protect it, make it yours

Before generating your short link, you can fine-tune it with powerful options. Every feature below is available depending on your plan, and most are included free.

  • Custom slug -- choose a memorable back-half like linkdevi.com/summer-sale instead of a random string
  • Password protection -- restrict access so only people with the password can view the destination
  • Expiration date -- set your link to automatically deactivate after a specific date or number of clicks
  • UTM parameters -- attach campaign source, medium, and name tags directly in the shortener for clean tracking
  • QR code generation -- every short link gets a free, downloadable QR code with your logo baked in
Custom slugsummer-sale
Password********
Expires2026-12-31
UTM Sourcetwitter
QR code auto-generated
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Step 3

Share & Track

Real-time analytics on every click

Once your link is live, share it anywhere -- social media, email campaigns, print materials, or SMS. Then watch the data roll in on your analytics dashboard.

  • Real-time click tracking with no delay -- see clicks as they happen
  • Geographic data showing clicks by country, region, and city
  • Device and browser breakdown so you know how your audience accesses your links
  • Referrer tracking to see which platforms and websites drive the most traffic
  • UTM parameter reports for campaign-level performance analysis
  • Export your analytics data to CSV for external reporting or presentations
Total clicks2,847

68%

Mobile

32%

Desktop

United States42%
United Kingdom18%
Germany12%
Advanced Workflows

Go Beyond Simple Link Shortening

LinkDevi is more than a URL shortener. Here are four workflows power users love.

Bulk shorten 100 URLs at once

Upload a CSV file with up to 100 long URLs and get back a spreadsheet of short links in seconds. Perfect for marketing campaigns, product launches, or migrating from another service.

Learn about bulk shortening

Set up A/B testing

Create two destination URLs under a single short link. LinkDevi automatically splits traffic and tracks which version performs better, giving you conversion data without third-party tools.

Explore A/B testing

Build a bio page

Create a branded link-in-bio page with multiple links, social icons, and your custom theme. Use it as your Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter bio link to drive traffic to all your content from one place.

See bio pages

Connect your custom domain

Use your own domain (like go.yourbrand.com) for all your short links. Free plan users get one custom domain included. Set it up in under 5 minutes with our guided DNS configuration wizard.

Set up a domain
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an account to shorten a URL?
No. Guest users can shorten up to 5 links per day without creating an account. However, signing up for a free account gives you 1,000 links per month, click counts, custom slugs, QR codes, and link management features. Registration takes less than 30 seconds.
How long do shortened links last?
By default, all LinkDevi short links are permanent and never expire. If you want a link to deactivate after a certain date or after a set number of clicks, you can configure an expiration when creating the link. Expired links show a clean expiration notice instead of a broken page.
Can I edit a short link after creating it?
Yes. Logged-in users can update the destination URL, change the custom slug, add or remove password protection, and adjust expiration settings at any time from the dashboard. The short link itself stays the same, so you never need to redistribute it.
What analytics are included on the free plan?
The free plan includes total click counts only. Paid plans unlock detailed analytics including unique visitors, geography, device and browser breakdowns, referrer sources, exports, and real-time reports.
Is LinkDevi safe to use? Are short links secure?
Yes. All LinkDevi short links use HTTPS encryption. We scan destination URLs for malware and phishing. Links can be password-protected for additional security. Enterprise plans include SSO, audit logs, and compliance features for regulated industries.

Try It Now -- No Login Required

Shorten your first link in under 30 seconds. No account needed, no credit card, no strings attached.

Free plan includes 1,000 links/month with full analytics.