Do I need to sign up to create a short link?

No sign-up or account is required. Paste your URL, add a title, solve a simple math CAPTCHA, and your short link is ready instantly.

Why do short links expire after 199 days?

Short links automatically expire after 199 days to keep the server database clean and prevent accumulation of stale links.

Can I use a custom slug for my short link?

Yes. Switch to Custom Slug mode and enter any combination of letters, numbers, and hyphens up to 80 characters.

Privacy-first • Stored on server • No sign-up

Free URL Shortener — Create Short Links That Work Everywhere

Q: Will my short link work on other devices and browsers?

Yes. Short links are stored on Alfreto's server, so they work on any device, any browser, and any location as long as there is an internet connection.

Turn any long URL into a clean, shareable alfreto.com/s/your-slug link — free and no sign-up required. Short links are saved on the server so they work on any device, any browser, anywhere with an internet connection. Add a descriptive title, choose a custom slug or generate one automatically, and manage up to 9,999 links. Links auto-expire after 199 days.

No Sign-Up Required Custom Slug Works on Any Device Auto-Expires 199 Days

Long URL to Shorten

Short Link Title / Label 0 / 50

Title is shown in link history. Also used to generate the slug if Auto mode is selected.

Slug Mode

Auto-Generate

From title or random

Custom Slug

You choose the path

Custom Slug

/s/

Only letters, numbers, and hyphens. Max 80 characters. Must be unique.

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Human Verification

= ?

Short Link Created!

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Slug

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Expires In

199 days

Total Links

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🔒 Privacy Notice

Short links are saved to Alfreto's server at /s/short-url.json so they can be accessed from any device. The URL you shorten is stored on the server for the duration of the link's lifetime (199 days).

All Short Links

0 links

Short Links Created Per Month

Last 12 months · public activity

Total Links

of 9,999 max

Active

not yet expired

Expiring Soon

within 30 days

Look Up a Short Link

/s/

Enter the slug of your short link to view its details.

How to Shorten a URL — Step by Step

Complete guide to creating and managing short links

Alfreto's URL shortener saves links to the server in a shared JSON file at /s/short-url.json. This means every short link you create works immediately on any device, any browser, and any location.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the URL shortener

Will my short link work on other devices and browsers?

Yes. Short links are saved on Alfreto's server, so they work on any device, any browser, and any location worldwide as long as there is an internet connection.

Do I need to sign up or create an account?

No. There is no registration, no email address, no password, and no account of any kind.

Where are short links stored?

Short links are stored on Alfreto's server in a JSON file at /s/short-url.json.

Can I use a custom slug?

Yes. Switch to Custom Slug mode and enter any slug using letters, numbers, and hyphens — up to 80 characters.

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