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Custom Back-Half Links Are Now Official at ShortUrl.bot

Publish Date: Feb 5, 2026

Custom back-half links are now officially supported across ShortUrl.bot. That means you can claim memorable slugs like /summerlaunch or /invite2026 and pair them with your favorite short domain.

Custom back-half links are now official

Why custom back-half links matter

  • Memorability: Share a link people can remember after hearing it once—learn more about vanity URLs and how they reinforce recall.
  • Clarity: Use a slug that hints at the destination and boosts confidence.
  • Campaign tracking: Create consistent slugs across channels for easy reporting.

How to use it

  1. Open the ShortUrl form and click the settings icon.
  2. Select your domain and enter your desired back-half.
  3. Hit Shorten and share instantly.

Back-half rules

  • Length: 7-1024 characters.
  • Characters: letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores.
  • Availability: each back-half is unique per domain.

Ready to create your first custom back-half link? Explore custom short links or sign in to get started.