Reference Shortening Service

Create short links effortlessly!

Simplify, protect and control your links with our service!

In the digital age, long and complex URLs can be a real obstacle to effective information sharing. Our link shortening service is designed to make your life easier: turn bulky URLs into compact, convenient and stylish links in just one click.

Why choose us?

  • Ease of use: Intuitive interface allows you to shorten a link in seconds - no complicated settings or unnecessary actions.
  • Analytics: Get detailed statistics on clicks on your links: number of clicks, audience geography, devices and much more.
  • Instant access: Shortened links work lightning fast, providing a quick transition to the desired page.

New: shorten messenger links as well as regular URLs — WhatsApp (including wa.me and whatsapp://), Telegram (t.me and tg://), and Viber (viber://). HTTPS and approved app schemes are accepted; unsafe addresses are blocked.

Using the API

The vlk.by service exposes a simple REST interface.

To use the API, pass the url query parameter in a POST or GET request to https://vlk.by/api

--request: https://vlk.by/api?url=https://example.com/1/2/3
--response:
{
'hash_url': '1a2b3c4d5e6f',
'short_url': 'https://vlk.by/123AAA'
}
UTM parameters for tracking
utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, utm_term, utm_content

Example:
--request https://vlk.by/api?url=https://example.com/1/2/3?utm_source=...&utm_medium=...&utm_campaign=...&utm_term=...&utm_content=...
GET analytics
--request: https://vlk.by/analytics/{hash_url}