How to create a short link

Once logged in, navigate to the Dashboard. Paste your long URL into the input field and click "Shorten Link". Your new shortened URL will appear instantly in the list below.

Custom Aliases

Pro users and admins have access to custom aliases. This allows you to choose exactly what text appears after n0t.link/. To use this, simply type your desired alias in the optional input field before shortening.

Disabled & Removed Links

If you encounter a link that leads to an error page, it may have been deleted by the creator, or it may have been disabled by our moderation systems for violating our Terms of Service. Accounts that repeatedly violate the ToS will be banned, which instantly disables all of their links.

Managing Links

All your created links are available on the dashboard. You can click on the short link to test it, or click the copy button to save it to your clipboard.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our services, we explicitly collect and store the following data:

• Authentication Data: Your email address (used strictly for account authentication) and a unique User ID. Your password is securely hashed by Firebase Auth; we never see or store your plaintext password.
• Account Preferences: Your assigned role (user/pro/admin), banned status, and UI preferences (such as custom themes or hiding your username).
• Link Data: The long URLs you submit, the generated short codes, creation and expiration dates, custom tags, and click counts.
• Encrypted Links: If you use the password-protection feature, your long URL is encrypted directly in your browser using AES-GCM. We only store the encrypted ciphertext, Initialization Vector (IV), and salt. We cannot decrypt your links without your password.

2. Why We Collect This Data

We collect this information solely to:

• Authenticate your account and maintain your session.
• Provide the core URL shortening and redirection services.
• Generate basic link analytics (click counts) for your dashboard.
• Personalize your experience (e.g., custom themes).
• Enforce our Terms of Service and protect against abuse.

3. Third-Party Services

We rely on trusted third-party services to operate n0t.link:

• Firebase / Google Cloud: Used for database storage (Firestore), authentication, and hosting.
• Stripe: Used securely for processing Pro upgrades. We never see, collect, or store your credit card information.

4. Data Sharing and Advertising

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Furthermore, we do not place advertisements on our site. However, we reserve the right to change these policies in the future without prior notice.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information and ensure the integrity of our redirection service.

1. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use n0t.link to shorten URLs that lead to malicious software, phishing attempts, spam, illegal content, or any material that violates the rights of others. We actively monitor for abuse and reserve the right to delete any links that violate this policy without notice.

2. Prohibition of Bypasses

The use of automated scripts, bypasses, exploits, or any attempt to circumvent our security, rate limits, or payment systems is strictly prohibited. Engaging in such activities will result in an immediate and permanent ban of your account and all associated links.

3. Service Availability & Third-Party Liability

While we strive for 99.9% uptime, the service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We are not liable for any damages, loss of data, or revenue resulting from service interruptions, technical failures, or data loss. Furthermore, we rely on third-party services (such as Firebase and Stripe) and are not liable for any data breaches, leaks, or service failures originating from these third-party infrastructure providers.

4. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate accounts that violate our Terms of Service, abuse our infrastructure, or pose a risk to our platform, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

5. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the service constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Danger Zone

Once you delete your account, there is no going back. Please be certain.

We offer a full REST API for developers. Base URL: https://n0t.link

Endpoints

Authentication

Include your API key as a Bearer token in the headers of your request:

Headers: {
  "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY",
  "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

Request Body

Send a JSON payload with the following parameters:

• url (string, required): The destination URL to shorten.
• customAlias (string, optional, PRO only): A custom short code.
• password (string, optional, PRO only): Password to protect the link.
• maxClicks (number, optional, PRO only): Maximum allowed clicks before expiration.
• expiresAt (ISO string, optional, PRO only): Expiration date.
• iosUrl (string, optional, PRO only): Custom URL for iOS devices.
• androidUrl (string, optional, PRO only): Custom URL for Android devices.
• tags (array of strings, optional): Tags for organizing your links.

Example Request

fetch('https://n0t.link/api/v1/shorten', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    url: 'https://example.com/very/long/path',
    customAlias: 'my-campaign',
    maxClicks: 100
  })
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log(data));

Example Response

{
  "success": true,
  "shortUrl": "https://n0t.link/my-campaign",
  "shortCode": "my-campaign"
}