Quick Start
1
Paste Your URL
Enter any long URL you want to shorten
2
Customize (Optional)
Add a custom slug or enable bot detection
3
Share
Copy and share your shortened URL
Custom Slugs
Create memorable, branded short links
Example:
linktrap.com/my-event
- • 3-10 characters allowed
- • Letters, numbers, hyphens, underscores only
- • Must be unique
Bot Detection
Show different pages to bots and humans
Humans see: Your main content
Bots see: SEO-optimized landing page
- • Perfect for social media previews
- • Improves SEO visibility
- • Automatic bot detection
Best Practices
✅ Do
- • Use descriptive custom slugs
- • Test your links before sharing
- • Use HTTPS URLs when possible
- • Enable bot detection for social media
- • Keep slugs short and memorable
❌ Don't
- • Use offensive or inappropriate slugs
- • Shorten already short URLs
- • Use confusing characters (0, O, l, I)
- • Create misleading redirect destinations
- • Ignore analytics insights
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do links last?
Links are permanent unless manually disabled. We don't automatically expire links.
Can I track link clicks?
Yes! We provide detailed analytics including click counts, visitor locations, and device types.
Is there a rate limit?
Yes, we limit link creation to prevent spam. Contact us if you need higher limits for legitimate use.
Are the links safe?
We scan URLs for malicious content and provide warnings for potentially unsafe destinations.