It turns long URLs into short ones at short.ls-cloud.biz/CODE. When someone visits the short link, they get redirected to the original URL immediately. No account needed.
Yes. Enter a custom slug (2–32 characters: letters, numbers, - and _) in the Custom slug field. If left empty, a random 6-character code is generated. Custom slugs must be unique — you'll get an error if someone already has it.
By default, links never expire. Optionally you can set:
• After N days — link stops working after that many days from creation • After N clicks — link stops working once it has been clicked that many times
Expired links are deleted from the database and show an "Expired" page to visitors.
Statistics
Enable Track clicks when creating the link. Each visit to the short link increments a counter and records the timestamp. View stats at /CODE+ (add a + to the short URL).
Stats show: total clicks, last click date, creation date, and expiry status.
Stats are accessible to anyone who knows the /CODE+ URL. There is no access control. If you need private stats, don't share the + link — or simply disable tracking (default).
Technical
HTTP 301 (permanent) for links without expiry — browsers and search engines cache this. HTTP 302 (temporary) for links with an expiry date or click limit — ensures the redirect is always re-checked.
No rate limiting currently. There is no public API — link creation is done via the web form only.