Frequently Asked Questions

Minily.cc is a free URL shortening service that allows you to create short, memorable links from long URLs. Our service also provides detailed analytics, QR code generation, and custom link options.

Simply paste your long URL into the input field on our homepage and click "Shorten URL". You'll instantly receive a shortened link that you can copy and share.

Optional features:

• Custom slug for personalized links
• Password protection
• Expiration date

No! You can create shortened URLs without registering. However, creating an account gives you access to:

• Link management dashboard
• Advanced analytics
• Custom domains
• Link history

Yes, shortened URLs are permanent by default and will not expire unless you set an expiration date. However, we reserve the right to remove links that violate our Terms of Service.

Visit our Check Statistics page and enter your shortened URL code. You'll see detailed analytics including:

• Total clicks
• Geographic location of visitors
• Device types and browsers
• Referrer sources
• Click timeline

We track anonymized data to provide useful analytics:

• Click count and timestamps
• Country and city (based on IP)
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Browser and operating system
• Referrer URL

Note: We do not store personally identifiable information (PII).

Yes! We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, malware scanning, and abuse prevention systems. We also review reported links to ensure compliance with our Terms of Service.

Yes! When creating a shortened URL, you can enable password protection in the advanced options. Visitors will need to enter the password before being redirected to the destination URL.

We use multiple security measures:

• Automated malware and phishing detection
• URL blacklist checking
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• User reporting system
• Manual review of flagged links

Yes! Minily.cc is completely free to use with no hidden costs. You can create unlimited shortened URLs and access basic analytics at no charge.

Custom domains are available for premium users. This allows you to use your own branded domain (e.g., go.yourbrand.com) instead of our default domain.

Free Plan includes:

• Unlimited URL shortening
• Basic analytics
• QR code generation

Premium Plan adds:

• Custom domains
• Advanced analytics
• Link management dashboard
• Priority support
• API access