FEATURES & FAQ
ShortLi is more than a URL shortener. Every link can be branded, protected, scheduled, geo-routed and measured — and the same engine powers QR codes, link-in-bio pages and file requests. Here is what each feature is for and how to get the most out of it.
The purpose behind every capability — and a practical tip to use it well.
Turn a long, unwieldy URL into a clean short link. Give it a custom alias so the link reads like your brand instead of random characters.
Tip: Use readable aliases for anything you say out loud or print — sli.ink/spring-sale is far easier to remember and type than a random string.
Each short link comes with its own QR code, so the same destination works online and offline with no extra tools.
Tip: Put one QR code on packaging, posters, slides, or business cards, then compare scans against clicks to learn which channel performs better.
Lock any short link behind a password so only the people you choose can reach the destination.
Tip: Share the link publicly but send the password through a different channel (email or chat) — useful for client previews and private drops.
Retire a link automatically after a set date or once it has been visited a certain number of times.
Tip: Set a click limit for limited-edition drops, or an end date so a campaign link stops working the moment the offer ends.
Send visitors from different countries to different destinations using a single link.
Tip: Point one campaign link at a localised store, language, or currency page per region — no need to manage a separate link per country.
See how a link performs over time, including country and city-level breakdowns, so you can double down on what works.
Tip: Filter out bot traffic when you need clean numbers for a report or a client.
Automatic filtering keeps automated traffic out of your statistics so your engagement data reflects real people.
Tip: Run bot filtering before sharing results with stakeholders — it removes the noise that inflates click counts.
A single, shareable page that holds all your important links, styled with your own theme, background and profile picture.
Tip: Use it as a free Linktree-style hub, then rely on the same redirect, analytics and protection logic underneath every button.
Invite people to upload files to you through a simple link — no email attachments and no shared folders to manage.
Tip: Set a maximum file size, file count and allowed types, password-protect the request, and optionally show a public download list for approvals.
Create and manage links programmatically and react in real time when a redirect happens.
Tip: Wire on-redirect webhooks into your CRM or automation stack so a click can trigger a follow-up, a tag, or a notification.
Visitors are warned before being sent to a destination that looks unsafe, protecting your audience and your reputation.
Tip: Share links with confidence on public channels, knowing suspicious destinations are flagged before a redirect.
ShortLi is a progressive web app, so you can install it to your home screen and use it like a native app.
Tip: Install it on mobile for quick link creation and QR checks while you're on the go.
Create a single short link, give it country-based destinations, and share it everywhere. Each region lands on the right page without you managing dozens of links.
Add a QR code to a poster, menu, or package. Because scans and clicks live in the same dashboard, you can see exactly how much traffic offline materials drive.
Send a file request link so clients or students can upload documents straight to you. Set limits on size, count, and file types to keep submissions tidy.
Give a launch link an expiry date or a click cap. When the promotion ends, the link stops working on its own — no manual cleanup.
Generate links from your own tools and fire a webhook each time someone is redirected, so clicks can trigger follow-ups in your CRM or notifications for your team.
Build a link-in-bio page with your theme, background and picture, then keep every button powered by the same analytics and protection your short links use.
Create and share short links, use QR codes and get started with no cost.
A straightforward monthly subscription that unlocks custom aliases, full analytics, QR downloads, link-in-bio customisation, file uploads, API access, webhooks and higher rate limits. Cancel anytime.
View ProPreferred to pay only when you need to? x402 is coming soon: a pay-per-link option for agents and one-off, case-specific link creation — no subscription required.
ShortLi is an all-in-one link shortener. It turns long URLs into short, trackable links and adds QR codes, password protection, expiry rules, geo-routing, link-in-bio pages, file requests, analytics and API access.
Yes. You can create and share short links for free. An optional Pro plan unlocks the advanced feature set such as custom aliases, full click analytics, print-ready QR codes and higher API rate limits.
No. You can shorten a link and start using it right away. Creating a free account lets you manage your links, review analytics over time, and unlock more control.
You can give it a custom alias, attach a QR code, password-protect it, set it to expire by date or number of clicks, route visitors by country, and track clicks with country and city-level analytics.
You assign different destination URLs to different countries on a single short link. When someone clicks, ShortLi sends them to the destination that matches their location.
Yes. You can set a link to expire after a specific date or once it has received a set number of clicks — ideal for time-sensitive offers and limited drops.
Every click is recorded. Pro analytics break performance down over time and by country and city, include bot filtering, and let you compare QR scans with clicks.
It is a single page that holds all your important links, with your own theme, background and profile picture. It is a quick way to give an audience one destination instead of scattering links across a profile.
Yes. A file request gives people a simple upload page. You control the maximum file size, the number of files, and the allowed file types, and you can password-protect the request.
Yes. Pro includes API access for creating and managing links programmatically, plus on-redirect webhooks so your own systems can react in real time when a link is clicked.
Pro is a monthly subscription that unlocks the full feature set: custom aliases, detailed analytics, QR code downloads, link-in-bio customisation, file uploads, API access, webhooks and higher rate limits. You can cancel anytime.
Soon you will be able to pay per link with x402, a payment method designed for agents and one-off, case-specific link creation. It lets you create a link without committing to a subscription.
It takes seconds, it's free to start, and every link comes with a QR code.