Learn everything you need to know to get the most out of cliq0 - from basic shortening to advanced features
Watch this quick guide to get started with cliq0
💡 Pro tip: Watch in full screen for the best experience
Get up and running in less than a minute
Copy any long URL and paste it into the input field on the homepage
Hit the "Shorten URL" button and get your short link instantly
Copy your short link and share it on social media, emails, or anywhere!
Master all of cliq0's powerful features
Turn any long URL into a short, shareable link
Example:
Long URL:
https://example.com/blog/2024/how-to-use-url-shorteners-effectivelyShort URL:
cliq0.com/abc123Create branded, memorable links with custom text
Example:
Generic:
cliq0.com/xyz789Custom Alias:
cliq0.com/summer-sale💡 Tips: Use lowercase letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores only. First-come, first-served!
Automatically create QR codes for all your links
💡 Use cases: Business cards, posters, product packaging, event signage
Track clicks and see how your links perform
💡 Coming soon: Geographic data, device types, and referrer information
Set expiration dates for temporary campaigns
💡 Perfect for: Flash sales, time-limited offers, event promotions
No! You can create short links without an account (10 per hour). However, signing up gives you 10x more links (100/hour), click analytics, custom aliases, URL expiration, and a dashboard to manage all your links.
By default, your links work forever! If you're signed in, you can optionally set an expiration date for temporary campaigns (1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, or custom).
If you're signed in, yes! You can change where your short link points to (the destination URL) without changing the short link itself. This is perfect if you need to update a link that's already been shared.
Yes! Anyone can create custom aliases. Just enter your desired custom text when creating a link. Aliases are first-come, first-served, so grab your favorites early!
Yes! cliq0 has a generous free tier. You can create unlimited short links with basic features. Check our pricing page for premium features and higher rate limits.