Free, transparent URL shortener

Short links that can’t be re-pointed

turl.ca turns a long URL into an immutable short link — a code always points where you set it and can never be swapped for somewhere else later. Links to unverified sites are screened for known malware and scams and open a preview page first, so people see where a link goes before they follow it.

Shorten any public link after a live safety check. If reputation is still unknown, visitors see a verification preview first.

Why turl.ca

Fixed destination
The original address stays fixed

A short code keeps the destination it was created for; it cannot be pointed at a different address. The page at that address can still change.

Safety preview
See before you go

turl checks destinations for known malware and scams when you create a link and checks them again over time. Most links show their destination and latest safety result before you follow them. Links to pastebin.ca and related bin sites can open directly after a clean check; citation links always show a preview.

Citation mode
Keep citation evidence

Choose Citation mode to record a snapshot when available, with a private saved version of supported pages and documents. The preview shows the record and capture date; you can follow the link or open an available saved copy.

Share anywhere
Share by QR code

Copy a short link or download its QR code for slides, print, or packaging. For a new link available for sharing, the QR code appears after its safety check finishes.

For developers
Mint links from your code

Create immutable, pre-screened short links from your own scripts or an AI agent, using your free account — no separate sign-up.