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URLShorten

URLShorten

URLShorten["url"]

creates a shortened URL that redirects to "url".

URLShorten[CloudObject[…]]

creates a shortened URL that redirects to the URL for the specified cloud object.

Details

URLShorten returns a full URL, given as a string.
By default, URLShorten generates a "wolfr.am" URL.
The shortened URL is active on the web as soon as URLShorten is evaluated.
Use of URLShorten requires connectivity to the Wolfram Cloud.
URLShorten[URL["url"]] is also supported.

Examples

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Basic Examples (1)

Scope (3)

URLShorten automatically threads over lists:

Shorten a URL that is built from components:

URL or CloudObject can be used:

Applications (1)

Shorten a URL and create a QR code for the shortened URL:

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