> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/landing-pages-and-forms/create-short-links.md).

# Create short links

Create a short link from the Short Links page, and how that differs from a custom link shortener domain.

From **Web tools** → **Short Links**, you can create an organization **short link** without building a full landing page. Use this when you need a compact, trackable URL to share in texts, bios, or print.

## How to create a short link

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Go to **Web tools** → [Short Links](https://manager.cymbal.co/short-links).
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Select **Create**.
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Enter the destination URL and save. Cymbal opens the new short link's detail page.
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All your short links are listed on the Short Links page, where you can track clicks, see which contacts clicked, copy the link, download a QR code, or edit its destination. See [Short Links](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/landing-pages-and-forms/short-links).

Your short link uses Cymbal's short-link infrastructure (platform domain such as **cy.link**, or your custom shortener domain if configured — see below).

## Short link vs custom link shortener

These are easy to confuse:

| Feature                   | Where                                    | Purpose                                                                                                 |
| ------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Short link**            | **Web tools → Short Links** → **Create** | Create an individual short URL for a destination                                                        |
| **Custom link shortener** | **Settings → Domain**                    | Point your own short domain (for example `t.yourvenue.com`) at Cymbal so shortened links use your brand |

Setting up the DNS for a branded short domain: [Custom Link Shortener](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/setting-up-cymbal/domain-setup-dns/custom-link-shortener).

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Custom link shorteners are especially useful in **Text** campaigns when you insert events with `/` — Cymbal can use your shortener for cleaner, trackable links. Creating a short link on the Short Links page is the separate "make one short URL" action.
{% endhint %}

## Related

* [Short Links](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/landing-pages-and-forms/short-links)
* [Custom Link Shortener](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/setting-up-cymbal/domain-setup-dns/custom-link-shortener)
* [Adding DNS Records](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/setting-up-cymbal/domain-setup-dns/adding-dns-records)
* [Building a Page](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/landing-pages-and-forms/building-a-page)