Is using URLy.tr completely free? Genel
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Yes! Standard link shortening, print-ready 500px QR code generation, click tracking, and account registration on URLy are 100% free with no credit card required.
Do I have to sign up to shorten links? Genel
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No, guests can shorten up to 20 links per day right from the home page. However, features like custom slugs, password protection, expiration dates, link editing, and deep visual analytics require a free registered account.
How do quotas and rate limits work? Kotalar
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Multi-layered protection guarantees platform availability and prevents automated spam:
- Guests and Members: At least 10 seconds cooldown between links, max 5 links per minute.
- Guest Daily Limit: Up to 20 links per IP per day.
- Member Quota: 100 active links per account by default.
- API Rate Limit: 30 requests per minute.
What happens when my 100-link quota is reached? Can I request more? Kotalar
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Once you reach 100 active links, you can delete obsolete links or edit existing destinations to free up quota instantly.
If your use case requires higher capacity, you can click "Request Extra Quota" inside your dashboard or reach out via
Contact page. Administrators can manually assign 500, 1000, or custom link quotas to your profile.
How does password protection work and how secure is it? Güvenlik
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When creating links as a registered user, expand the "Advanced Options" panel and specify a password. The password is cryptographically protected with Bcrypt. Anyone visiting the link will be prompted with a secure challenge screen before being redirected.
How do expiration dates and click limits operate? Güvenlik
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Ideal for time-limited marketing promotions, coupon distributions, or confidential shares:
- Expiration Date: Links automatically deactivate at the scheduled timestamp.
- Click Limit: Specify a ceiling (e.g. 500 clicks); once reached, redirection ceases immediately.
How do I obtain a Developer API key and how are API quotas assigned? API
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Navigate to the 🔑 Developer API tab inside your dashboard, enter project details, intended use, and desired daily, monthly, and total volume targets.
Administrators review your request and allocate custom quota allocations accordingly. Your unique API key will be generated instantly upon approval.
Can I edit or delete a link after creation? Genel
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Yes, as a registered user you can update destination URLs, edit link titles, or delete links at any time without changing the short link address itself, protecting printed flyers and established marketing assets.
What metrics are captured in click analytics? Genel
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Detailed metrics include:
- Total click volumes over time,
- Geographic country breakdowns,
- Browser statistics (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.),
- Device categories (Mobile vs Desktop vs Tablet),
- Referrer source origins.
All telemetry strictly complies with KVKK and GDPR privacy standards.
How do I report a phishing, malicious, or abusive link? Güvenlik
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We enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy against malicious activities. Report suspected links via our
Contact form by selecting "Abuse Report" or directly to
abuse@urly.tr for rapid review and takedown.
Do I need to accept the terms of service on every link creation? Genel
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No. Once accepted, your preference is securely remembered in your browser and user session. You will not be repeatedly prompted on subsequent link creations.
