Getting Started
Welcome to Shrinkr — a fast, developer-friendly URL shortener. Create clean, branded short links with your own custom code, track clicks, and integrate via API.
Quick Start
1. Create an account
Sign up at shrinkr.nl/register with your email and password. You'll receive a verification email — click the link to activate your account.
2. Create your first link
Once logged in, navigate to Dashboard → Create Link and fill in:
- Destination URL — the long URL you want to shorten
- Short Code — pick your own custom code (e.g.
my-project) or click "Generate" for a random one - Title (optional) — a label for your own reference
Click Create Link and your short URL is live immediately.
3. Share your link
Your short link format is:
https://shrinkr.nl/your-codeAnyone who visits this URL will be redirected to your destination.
Plans
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Links | 10 | Unlimited |
| Click Analytics | Basic | Advanced |
| API Access | — | ✓ |
| Custom Codes | ✓ | ✓ |
Upgrade anytime from Dashboard → Subscription.
Next Steps
- API Overview — integrate Shrinkr into your apps
- Authentication — set up API keys
- Custom Short Codes — best practices for naming
- Analytics — understand your click data