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Overview

Creating a short link in TyrionURL takes seconds for the basic case — and gives you full control over aliases, password protection, and A/B testing when you need them. This guide covers every option available during link creation.
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Navigate to the Dashboard

Log in and open your Dashboard. The URL shortener input is prominently placed at the top.
Dashboard URL shortener input
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Enter the Destination URL

Paste the full URL you want to shorten. TyrionURL validates the URL format before proceeding.
Make sure your URL starts with https:// or http://. Bare domains like example.com without a protocol may not validate correctly.
3

Click Shorten or Configure Advanced Options

  • Click Shorten immediately to generate a link with a random short code.
  • Open Advanced Settings to configure a custom alias, password, or other options before generating.

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Advanced Settings

Click the Advanced Settings toggle to reveal additional configuration options.

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Custom Alias

Instead of a randomly generated code like /a8f2k, you can set a human-readable slug. Example:
→ Full details: Custom Aliases

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Password Protection

Add a password that visitors must enter before they’re redirected to the destination.
1

Enable Password Protection

Toggle Password Protect in the Advanced Settings panel.
2

Set a Password

Enter the password you want to assign to this link. Store it somewhere safe — TyrionURL does not display it again after link creation.
3

Share the Link and Password Separately

Send the short link to your intended audience and communicate the password through a separate channel.
What visitors see: A password entry page at t.tyrionurl.com/[alias] before being redirected. → Full details: Password Protection
Once your link is generated, you’ll see the link card in your dashboard with these available actions:
Link card with action options

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Best Practices

Use custom aliases for any link you’ll share publicly — it builds trust and improves click-through rates.
Keep aliases short (2–4 words, hyphen-separated) so they’re easy to type and remember.
Use password protection for internal documents, pre-launch pages, or exclusive content.
Always test your short link in a browser before distributing it at scale.

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Common Mistakes

Alias already taken — If your chosen alias is unavailable, TyrionURL will indicate this in real time. Try a variation or add a date/suffix.
Forgetting the password — There is no “forgot password” for link passwords. If you lose it, you’ll need to recreate the link with a new password.
Sharing before testing — Always click your own short link to verify it redirects correctly before distributing it widely.

Custom Aliases

Make links readable and brandable.

Password Protection

Restrict access with a passphrase.

A/B Testing

Split traffic to test multiple destinations.

Analytics

Track performance after you share.