How to Use Shrt

You can start shortening URLs instantly without signing up. Guest mode is designed for speed and simplicity.

• No account required — Paste any URL on the homepage and click Shorten.
• 5-link limit — Guests can create up to 5 links to prevent abuse.
• 7-day expiration — All guest links automatically self-destruct after 7 days.
• 10-second visitor delay — Visitors wait 10 seconds before being redirected.
• Auto-claim — Your guest links are saved locally. When you register, they're automatically merged into your permanent dashboard.

💡 Tip: Your browser remembers your guest links. They'll appear in the "Recent links" section on the homepage.

Creating a free account unlocks the complete suite of link management tools. Here's what you get:

Verified publishers can turn their traffic into income by displaying ad banners during the redirect wait timer.

• Verified publisher status — Accounts are manually verified to ensure quality. Look for the "Green Light" badge on your profile.
• Adsterra integration — Paste your Adsterra Iframe script in the "Ads" tab of your dashboard.
• Per-link ad control — When creating a new link, check the "Show Ads" box to display your banner on that specific redirect page.
• Revenue per view — You earn from every visitor who sees your ad banner during the wait timer.

💡 Monetization is only available for manually verified publishers. Contact support to apply.

Your dashboard is the command center for all your links. Here's what you can do:

• Statistics cards — At a glance, see Total Links Created, All-Time Clicks, and Today's Clicks.
• Live analytics graph — Visualize click trends over time to understand your audience.
• Link history log — A permanent, sortable list of every link you've ever created.
• Edit & delete — Click any link in your history to edit settings (up to 3 times per link) or delete it permanently.

💡 All changes are reflected in real-time. Your analytics update as soon as a visitor clicks your link.

Shrt takes security seriously. Here's how your links and data are protected:

• PIN protection — Registered users can lock any link with a custom PIN. Visitors must enter the correct password to access the destination.
• Auto-expiration — Guest links self-destruct after 7 days. Registered users can set custom expiration schedules.
• Rate limiting — Guests are limited to 5 links to prevent spam. Registered users enjoy unlimited creation.
• Verified publishers — Only manually verified accounts can enable ad banners, ensuring high-quality content.

• Do I need a credit card to sign up? — No. Shrt is completely free for all users. Monetization is optional and only for verified publishers.
• Can I change a link's settings after it's created? — Yes. You can edit a link's settings up to 3 times per link, or delete it permanently.
• What happens to my guest links when I create an account? — They're automatically claimed and merged into your new permanent dashboard. No data is lost.
• How do I get verified as a publisher? — Contact our support team with your account email and a brief description of your traffic sources. Verification is manual and typically takes 24–48 hours.
• Is there a limit to how many clicks my links can get? — No. You can receive unlimited clicks on all your links.

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