TinyURL
Link Tools No key
AuthenticationNo key
Rate limitThe legacy no-key endpoint is free for simple use; the full developer API adds keys, quotas, and management features
Documentation: tinyurl.com ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
TinyURL has been shortening links since 2002, and its simple endpoint still works with no account and no key. Just put your long URL in the address. A newer developer portal adds API keys, custom aliases, and link management if you outgrow the basics. It is the fastest way to make a long link shareable.
Details
No key needed. You can call it right away.
Auth: No key
Rate limit: The legacy no-key endpoint is free for simple use; the full developer API adds keys, quotas, and management features
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: personal business fun
Setup
- Paste the example URL in your browser with your own long link swapped in.
- Copy the short URL it returns.
- For bulk or managed links, sign up at the TinyURL developer portal and create an API key.
Example
https://tinyurl.com/api-create.php?url=https://example.com/some/very/long/pageUse cases
- Shorten long URLs for texts, bios, and flyers
- Make affiliate or tracking links look clean
- Generate short links from scripts without managing credentials