TinyURL integration
Connect TinyURL with your Softr applications to turn long, unwieldy URLs into short, shareable links automatically. Build workflows that shorten links the moment they’re needed — when a form is submitted, a record is added, or a new member signs up — so every link you share is clean and easy to pass along.
Overview
The Softr TinyURL integration links your no-code apps directly to your TinyURL account. Whenever your workflow produces a URL worth sharing — a referral link, a campaign page, a personalized signup link — you can automatically shorten it into a TinyURL link with a custom alias, your choice of short domain, and optional tags and expiration, then store or send the short link anywhere in your app.
Whether you’re building a marketing dashboard, a member portal, or a referral program, the TinyURL integration keeps every shared link short, readable, and on-message — powered by one of the longest-running URL shorteners on the web.
Available Actions
Create link
Shorten any URL into a TinyURL link with an optional custom alias, short domain (tinyurl.com, tiny.one, or rotf.lol), tags, expiration date, and description — all set dynamically from your Softr workflow. The short link comes back ready to store in a record, send in an email, or show to your users.
Update link
Change a link’s metadata — move it to another domain, rename its alias, replace its tags or description, set a new expiration date, or toggle click-analytics collection. Pick the link from a live dropdown of the aliases in your connected TinyURL account.
Change destination
Point an existing short link at a new destination URL, so links you’ve already shared start leading somewhere new — perfect for rotating promos behind one permanent short link. Available on paid TinyURL plans.
Archive link
Deactivate a link and move it to your archived list when a campaign ends or a link shouldn’t be used anymore — reversible from your TinyURL dashboard.
List links
Retrieve the links in your connected TinyURL account — active or archived — to loop over them, sync them into a Softr table, or build reports.
Key Benefits
- No-code simplicity: Configure TinyURL actions visually in Softr — no code required beyond the one-time API token setup.
- Short links on autopilot: Shorten URLs the moment your workflow runs, instead of pasting them into TinyURL by hand.
- Readable, memorable links: Give each link a custom alias like
tinyurl.com/spring-saleinstead of a random code. - Links that expire when you want: Set an expiration date on time-limited links — promos, invitations, early-access offers — so they stop working on schedule.
- Share-ready output: Use the short link immediately in the next workflow step — save it to a record, send it via email or Slack, or display it in your app.
Example Use Cases
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| Referral link generator | Create a personalized short link for each new member who signs up to your Softr app, and save it to their profile. |
| Campaign link intake | Let your marketing team submit long campaign URLs through a Softr form that returns a short, tagged TinyURL link. |
| Record-based link shortening | Shorten the URL field of every new record — listings, articles, products — and store the short link alongside it. |
| Time-limited promotions | Generate a short promo link with an expiration date whenever a new offer is added, so expired campaigns stop resolving automatically. |
| Event promotion | When a new event is added in your Softr app, generate a short registration link ready for social media and email. |
| Document sharing | Shorten long file or page URLs before emailing them to clients, so messages stay clean and easy to read. |
How to Connect Softr with TinyURL
- Open your Softr workspace and go to Workflows.
- Create a new workflow or open an existing one, then add a TinyURL action.
- In the Account field, click Add another account and paste your TinyURL API token.
- To create an API token, open TinyURL and go to Account → Settings → API, then generate a new token.
- Click Save — Softr verifies your token and connects the account.
- Map the Destination URL from your Softr forms, records, or previous workflow steps, optionally pick a domain and add an alias, tags, or an expiration date, then activate your workflow.