LINKIVO
How Does a URL Shortener Work?
Learn what happens when a long URL becomes a shorter link and how Linkivo makes sharing simpler.
1. Paste your URL
Start with the full HTTP or HTTPS address you want to share. Linkivo trims surrounding whitespace and checks that the address is valid.
2. Create your short link
Choose Shorten URL and Linkivo creates a short code for your destination through its shortening service.
3. Share your link
Copy the generated short URL and share it in a social post, message, email, or anywhere else you need a compact link.
What happens when someone visits?
The short code is looked up by the redirect service, which sends the visitor to the original destination. Short URLs are useful because they are easier to read, type, and share.