URL Unshortener
Follow a short link and reveal its final destination before you click it.
URL Unshortener
Short links hide where they go, which makes it hard to judge whether a link is safe. Paste one here and the tool follows it and shows the final address.
How to use URL Unshortener
- Paste the short link into URL to Unshorten.
- Click Unshorten.
- Read the destination before deciding whether to visit it.
When it comes in handy
- Checking a suspicious link received by email or message.
- Finding the real URL behind social media and campaign links.
- Cleaning tracking redirects out of links you want to share.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to unshorten unknown links?
The tool only follows the redirect for you. Do not enter passwords or details on a site you do not trust, and be careful with unexpected links.
Why does it show another short link?
Some links pass through several redirects, so the result may be an intermediate address. Run it again on the new link.
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