Long web addresses look cluttered in emails, messy in text messages, and consume valuable character limits on social media. Learning how to shorten a URL using a reliable service allows you to create clean, trustworthy links that are easy to remember.

Step 1: Copy Your Long Destination Link

Navigate to the target webpage you want to share. Highlight the entire address in the browser bar and copy it. Make sure the link starts with a standard protocol like https://.

Step 2: Enter the Link into EZY

Head over to the EZY homepage or open the URL shortener tool. Paste your address into the Destination URL box.

Step 3: Choose an Optional Custom Alias

You can let the system automatically assign a short alphanumeric code, or you can type a custom slug in the Custom Alias field to make your link memorable.

Step 4: Generate and Test Your Link

Click Shorten URL. Your new link is ready immediately. Before distributing it in public campaigns, paste the link into an incognito window to verify that it redirects swiftly to the right destination.

Step 5: Monitor Real-Time Click Performance

When you create an account on EZY, all your shortened links are saved to your personal dashboard. You can check how many times each link has been clicked, view the countries your visitors live in, and see what devices they used to browse your page.

Ready to Create Your First Short Link?

Shorten long URLs with custom case-preserved aliases on EZY for free.