Documentation

Everything you need to get started with alshorty's powerful link management platform.

Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

Welcome to alshorty! In just a few minutes, you'll be shortening links like a pro.

Create Account

First Short Link

Paste your first URL, customize if needed, and generate your short link.

View Analytics

Check your dashboard to see clicks, locations, and performance data.

Upgrade (Optional)

Upgrade to Pro for unlimited links, custom domains, and advanced features.

Creating Links

Paste a URL, customize options, and generate your short link instantly.

 Quick Example:

Original: https://example.com/very-long-url-path

Shortened: https://alshorty.com/abc123

Customization Options

Custom Aliases: Choose your own short code (ex: als.my/link)
Expiration Dates: Set links to expire after a specific date
Password Protection: Require a password to access the link
Click Limits: Limit how many times a link can be clicked
QR Codes: Generate QR codes for every link

Analytics

Track total clicks, status, expiry and destination with real-time insights.

Available in Free Plan:

Total clicks over time
Link status (active/expired)
Basic geographic data

Pro Plan Analytics:

Real-time click tracking
Detailed geographic breakdown
Device & browser analysis
Referral source tracking
Export data to CSV/JSON

Bulk Shortening

Upload CSV files or paste multiple URLs to shorten them in one go.

 CSV Format:

url,custom_alias

https://example.com/page1,my-page1

https://example.com/page2,my-page2

https://example.com/page3,my-page3

Supports up to 1,000 URLs per batch on Pro plan, 100 on Free.

API Reference

Programmatic access for developers. Available on Business and Enterprise plans.

 Example API Request:

POST https://api.alshorty.com/v1/shorten
 
"url": "https://example.com",

"custom_alias": "my-link",

"expire_at": "2026-12-31"

API documentation coming soon

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free plan?

Yes! Free plan includes 100 links, basic analytics, and QR codes.

How fast are redirects?

Our edge network delivers redirects in under 50ms globally.

Can I use custom domains?

Custom domains are available on Pro and Business plans.