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PHP / URL Shortener / Shortening a URI

In this example we will show you how to shorten a URL using the URL Shortener.

Creating a Short URL

• First you must login
• Click the "Your URL's" link at the top of the page
• Enter your URL and click "Shorten URL"
• Your short URL will be displayed below, ready for you to share

Video of Creating a Short URL

* Note that in this demo the script is installed in a sub-directory, which is why the URL is so long.