Getting Started
Welcome to Wonzly.
Wonzly is a fast and reliable URL shortener that helps you create short links, share them anywhere, and track their performance.
This guide will help you create your first short link in just a few minutes.
Did you know? You can organize all your links, generate QR codes, and see exactly where in the world your clicks are coming from all inside the unified Wonzly dashboard.
Anonymous vs Logged-In Users
If you just need a short URL quickly, you can create one directly on the Wonzly Landing Page without creating an account.
However, if you want access to advanced features like Analytics, QR Codes, and Custom Domains, you will need to create a free account.
Create Your Account
Wonzly supports multiple fast and secure login methods:
- GitHub
- Email & Password
To sign up:
- Visit the Sign Up page.
- Choose your preferred authentication method.
- If using email, check your inbox to verify your email address.
Your account will be created instantly and you will be redirected to your new dashboard.
Create Your First Short Link
- Open your Dashboard.
- Paste your long URL into the input field at the top.
- Click Shorten.
- Wait a few seconds.
Your new short link is ready to use.
Edit Your Destination
Premium users can update the destination URL without changing the short link.
This is useful when:
- Moving to a new website
- Updating a landing page
- Fixing broken links
- Running marketing campaigns
Note on Caching: When you update a destination URL, it might take up to 60 seconds for the changes to propagate across our global edge network.
Next Steps
Now that you've created your first short link, continue with the following detailed guides: