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FAQ: Frequent asked questions

What is URLmin?

URLmin is an online service for minimizing your long or complex URLs. You'll be able to substitute long and complicated URLs for other much shorter, simpler and more remindable ones. It's really easy to use, in less than 10 seconds you'll get your minimized URL ready.

What do I have to do to minimize a URL?

Write your long URL in the URL field in the URLmin page, write a name if you want to (or leave it blank for a random name) and click on Minimize button, that easy. You'll get a new URL like: urlmin.com/[name].

What kind of names may I use?

You can use the name you want, you may use letters, numbers and underscore. If the name you selected is being used, we'll use a similar one.

What can I use URLmin for?

It's for minimizing the URL of your links. Some interesting uses:

Is it free?

Yes, of course. If you are going to perform a commercial activity, please contact us first. Using URLmin for spamming or ilegal activities is not allowed.

Will you place any kind of ads in my links?

No, never. You will not have popups, neither adframes in your requested pages. We don't want to disturbe you.

Do my URLs expire?

Your minimized URLs will never expire.

What is the API for?

You can minimize URLs usgin URLmin API with a simple HTTP GET call. You can download classes for using our API coded in PHP, Python and Ruby

What is the URLmin! link above for?

Drag and drop this link to your browser's toolbar (or use browser's menus for adding it). With this button you'll be able to minimize your current URL in one click.

Is this a reliable and stable service?

URLmin is hosted in a reliable and secured ISP, and it's monitored continuosly by eXternalTest.

May I help you translating URLmin to other languages?

Yes, please: just leave a message in our contact page and we'll tell you how.

Who is already using URLmin?

Sites using URLmin: