Back
TLDR
Shorten.REST allows developers to programmatically create, retrieve, update, and delete short URLs (aliases). These aliases can redirect users based on their geographical location or device operating system. You can also integrate your own branded domains for these short URLs or use the default domain provided by Shorten.REST, and retrieve click statistics for your shortened links.
Capabilities
Url ShorteningCreate short URLs (aliases) for longer destination URLs. Supports: custom aliases, random aliases, branded domains.
Dynamic RedirectionRedirect users to different destinations based on their geographical location (country) and device operating system. Supports: country-based redirection, OS-based redirection, default fallback destinations.
Branded DomainsBind custom domains or sub-domains to use for shortened URLs. Supports: custom domain setup, default domain usage (Short.FYI).
Tracking & AnalyticsTrack clicks and gather statistics on shortened URLs. Supports: click tracking, statistics retrieval.
Metadata & SnippetsInclude optional metatags and snippets (e.g., retargeting, tracking, conversion pixels) that fire on click. Supports: domain-level defaults, URL-specific overrides.
Alias ManagementManage the creation, updating, and deletion of short URLs and their associated settings. Supports: creating aliases, updating aliases, specifying custom alias strings.