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Steve Mak
Steve Mak

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How to make an URL to be shorter?

Have you experience on sharing a long URL to other people and think so difficult to input into your mobile device?

Here is the guide for you to create a short URL and convert it to QR code with logo in the center which make it more meaningful.

Sample
https://medium.com/@ssmak/whats-the-difference-between-live-reload-and-hot-reload-9a013fb4c288

Result
https://i.gourl.ing/e8txa5

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Step 1
Visit the website: https://shortest.me/.
Shortest.me is a web platform that let you create a short URL and QR code.
You can also setup a password for the link even an expiry time. Especially, the service is free today.

Step 2
Paste the long URL into the provided field.
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Step 3
a: Select the icon here or
b: You can select your custom image here
c: You can setup a password for the link
d: You can setup the expiry date
e: Click the ‘Start’ button to generate the short URL or QR code.

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Step 4
Share the short URL or QR code with others.
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This process makes it easier to share long URLs and adds a personalized touch with the QR code logo.

Enjoy and make your life easier!

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