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Short & custom links
Create short URLs with random codes, custom slugs and directory-style paths such as /invoice/k9X2b.
Secure link infrastructure
Create branded, programmable links that do more than redirect. Control access, limit usage, expire links, manage domains, and understand every click.
Built for developers, products, campaigns, and business-critical links.
100Mcodes benchmarked
3.27M/speak generated codes / sec
0collisions in the benchmark
One link. More control.
A URL shortener that behaves like infrastructure.
PreonsURL brings link creation, lifecycle controls, access protection, branded domains and delivery modes into one focused system.
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Change destination
Update where a live link goes without changing the public short URL.
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Link lifecycle
Expire links, disable them, enforce usage limits and create one-time access links.
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Custom domains
Connect multiple branded domains, verify DNS and create domain-specific links.
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Access protection
Protect links with passwords or PINs when the destination should not be openly accessible.
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Analytics-ready
Capture click activity with timestamp, IP information, user-agent and referrer data.
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Multiple delivery modes
Use redirect, proxy, mirror or content/file proxy delivery depending on the experience you need.
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Organize links
Add tags and notes so campaigns, documents and operational links stay manageable.
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Developer API
Create links programmatically with API-key protected endpoints designed for application integration.
Use cases
From everyday short links to controlled delivery.
PreonsURL can cover straightforward link sharing, branded campaigns, operational workflows and advanced access-controlled delivery from the same link layer.
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Everyday link sharingTurn long URLs into compact links for messages, documents, websites and internal
communication.
Core
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Branded short linksPublish links from a custom domain so the visible URL matches your brand or
product.
Brand
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Campaign linksCreate memorable links for launches, promotions, events, seasonal campaigns and
landing pages.
Marketing
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Directory-based linksOrganize links with meaningful paths such as /invoice/k9X2b instead of using only a
root short code.
Routing
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Custom campaign slugsUse human-readable custom paths when a campaign, team or workflow needs a memorable
URL.
Core
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Stable links with changing destinationsKeep the same public URL while updating the destination behind it.
Control
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Document and invoice linksRoute operational documents through structured paths such as /invoice/{code}.
Operations
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Event registration linksUse short, branded URLs for event pages, registration flows and attendee
communications.
Events
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Product and application linksExpose stable links from apps, product surfaces, emails and customer-facing
workflows.
Product
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API-driven link creationGenerate links from your own backend, service, script or application through the
protected API.
Developer
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Idempotent link generationSafely repeat the same creation request and receive the existing link instead of
creating duplicates.
Developer
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Time-limited linksSet an expiration point for offers, documents, temporary campaigns and other links
with a defined lifetime.
Lifecycle
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Limited-use linksAllow access only until a configured number of uses has been reached.
Lifecycle
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One-time accessIssue a link intended to be consumed once for controlled document or resource
access.
Protection
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Disable on demandTurn an active link off without deleting the underlying record or changing the
public URL.
Lifecycle
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Password-protected linksPlace a password gate in front of a destination that should not be openly
accessible.
Security
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PIN-protected linksUse a simple numeric access gate for controlled sharing scenarios.
Security
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Controlled internal resourcesUse protected short URLs as entry points for private operational pages and business
resources.
Business
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Click and access analyticsRecord access activity with timestamp, IP information, user-agent and referrer
data.
Analytics
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Campaign performance measurementUse link-level access activity to understand how often a campaign or shared
destination is reached.
Analytics
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Audit-style access recordsRetain redirect access events alongside the link record for operational
investigation and reporting.
Operations
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Multi-domain link infrastructureOperate links across multiple custom domains while keeping domain-specific URLs
organized.
Domains
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Domain verification workflowsVerify a custom domain through DNS before using it for branded short links.
Domains
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Custom 404 experiencesProvide a branded not-found destination for invalid or unavailable short
URLs.
Brand
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Redirect deliveryUse the standard redirect path when the browser should move directly to the
destination.
Delivery
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Proxy deliveryRoute a request through the link infrastructure instead of relying solely on a
browser redirect.
Delivery
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Mirrored deliveryUse mirror-style delivery when the product experience calls for content to be
served through the link layer.
Delivery
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File and content proxyingUse the link layer for file or content proxy delivery scenarios instead of a basic
redirect.
Delivery
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Marketing and sales collateralPublish short links for brochures, sales resources, campaign assets and
customer-facing content.
Business
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Operational workflow linksGive teams compact URLs for recurring internal workflows, invoices, documents and
service entry points.
Operations
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API and service integrationEmbed URL creation into SaaS products, backend jobs, automation pipelines and
customer workflows.
Developer
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High-volume code generationUse the pre-buffered short-code engine when link creation throughput is a primary
system concern.
Scale
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Predictable link routing at scaleUse pre-generated, obfuscated Base62 codes with directory routing for
high-throughput link workloads.
Scale
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Enterprise-owned URL infrastructureRun branded link infrastructure around your own domains, database and deployment
environment.
Infrastructure
Advanced controls on the roadmap
Planned
IP allow/block lists, country and region restrictions, ASN rules, VPN/proxy detection, Tor detection, timezone and scheduled access, day/time windows, device/browser/OS restrictions, referrer restrictions, authenticated-user access, confirmation gates, automatic HTTPS/SSL, domain lifecycle controls, domain analytics, unavailable-link pages, bulk create/import/export, search, sorting and filtering.
Access control
Put rules between the click and the destination.
A short link can be a controlled entry point, not just a redirect. Apply protection and lifecycle rules at the link level.
✓Password protection
Require a password before the destination is revealed.
Require a password before the destination is revealed.
✓PIN protection
Use a lightweight numeric access gate.
Use a lightweight numeric access gate.
✓One-time access
Allow a link to be consumed once.
Allow a link to be consumed once.
✓Usage limits
Stop access automatically after a defined number of uses.
Stop access automatically after a defined number of uses.
✓Expiration & disable
Control when a link remains available.
Control when a link remains available.
LINK POLICY
StatusActive
AccessPassword protected
Usage17 / 100
Expires31 Dec 2026
DeliveryRedirect
Domaingo.acme.com
Your links
+ New link
LINKDESTINATIONSTATUSCLICKS
go.acme.com/launchacme.com/launchActive12,480
go.acme.com/invoice/9K2xbilling.acme.com/...Protected1,842
go.acme.com/eventevents.acme.com/...Active6,201
Branded infrastructure
Your domain. Your link. Your rules.
Connect the domains you already own and keep the public URL aligned with your brand, campaign or product.
✓Multiple custom domains
✓DNS verification
✓Domain-specific links
✓Default domain
✓Custom 404 page
Built for integration
One API call from your product.
Keep link creation inside your own application. Protect API operations with an API key and let PreonsURL handle code generation, persistence and delivery.
✓JSON API
✓API-key authentication
✓Idempotent link creation
✓High-throughput pre-generated short codes
POST /api/links
{
"url": "https://acme.com/invoices/84820",
"customPath": "invoice/84820",
"usageLimit": 100,
"expireAt": "2026-12-31T23:59:59Z"
}
→ 200 OK
{
"newUrl": "https://go.acme.com/invoice/84820",
"existing": false
}
Feature comparison
Focused on controlled links.
Feature availability changes by provider and plan. This comparison reflects publicly documented capabilities and PreonsURL's current feature set.
| Capability | PreonsURL | Short.io | Rebrandly | Dub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short links | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom domains | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom slugs / paths | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Destination editing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Link expiration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Usage / click limits | ✓ | ✓ | Plan-dependent | Plan-dependent |
| Password protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PIN protection | ✓ | — | — | — |
| One-time access | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Proxy / mirror delivery | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Tags / notes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| API | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Geo / device targeting | Roadmap | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Teams / roles / SSO | Roadmap | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Comparison sources: official Short.io feature documentation, Rebrandly product/help
documentation, and Dub product documentation. Provider features can depend on plan,
configuration and date.
Pricing
Simple pricing. Clear limits.
Start with the essentials for free. Upgrade when you need branded domains, advanced delivery, analytics, automation, and longer retention.
Under the hood
Designed for high-throughput link generation.
The short-code engine pre-generates obfuscated Base62 codes using worker buckets, an epoch-based generator and Feistel permutation, keeping the hot creation path away from database-generated identifiers.
01Request
Your application sends a link creation request.
02Auth
API key validates the creation request.
03Code pool
Pre-buffered short codes are ready for allocation.
04Persistence
Link metadata and access records are stored in MariaDB.
05Delivery
Requests are resolved, checked, logged and delivered.
Ready when you are
Build links your product can depend on.
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