Short links. Full control.
Zero-knowledge, always.
The only URL shortener where your data stays private - even from us. Create encrypted short URLs that never store your raw IP and disappear when you want them to.
No email required. No credit card. No inbox spam. Ever.
Instant Playground
Try the Zero-Knowledge Shortener
Create a secure, client-side encrypted link instantly. No email or sign-up required. Links automatically expire in 24 hours.
Secure Link Generated!
Copy the secure link below to share it. Remember: it expires in 24 hours.
Why is this link long? The suffix (#key...) is the private decryption key. Standard clean short links (without keys) are available once you sign up for an account.
Zero-Knowledge Architecture
The decryption key is appended as a URL fragment (#key). Browsers never send fragments to our servers, meaning PVTLNK has zero knowledge of the destination URL.
Want more power? Create a free account to track clicks, customize UTMs, and keep links active permanently.
Don't take our word for it. Open your browser's Network tab before you click Shorten & Encrypt Instantly above — this is the exact request your browser sends. Notice what's missing.
The decryption key travels only in the URL #fragment, which browsers never transmit to any server — by design, not by policy. Full technical detail in our Privacy & Security Whitepaper.
Start encrypting your links.
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- No credit card required
- Cancel anytime
- Setup in under 60 seconds
Zero-Knowledge Privacy: your data stays private with our commitment-based authentication system.
Who This Is For
Real-World Privacy Protection
PVTLNK isn't just another URL shortener. It's a privacy-first solution for professionals, businesses, and individuals who value their data security.
Journalists & Whistleblowers
Share sensitive documents and sources without leaving digital fingerprints. Your IP address, location, and browsing patterns stay completely private.
Healthcare Professionals
Share patient resources, research papers, and medical information while maintaining HIPAA compliance. No patient data logging or tracking.
Legal Professionals
Share confidential case files, client documents, and legal research without compromising attorney-client privilege or creating discoverable records.
Business Executives
Share sensitive business documents, financial reports, and strategic plans without exposing your company's digital footprint to competitors.
Privacy-Conscious Individuals
Share personal photos, documents, and sensitive information with family and friends without worrying about data mining or surveillance.
Activists & Advocates
Organize protests, share resources, and coordinate movements without exposing participants to government surveillance or corporate tracking.
Problem & Solution
From data gold mine to zero-knowledge
Most link shorteners expose your privacy by design. Here's what changes when you switch to PVTLNK.
The Old Way
Unencrypted Data Storage
Most free shorteners store your original URL, IP address, and referrer logs without encryption, making them vulnerable to breaches.
Data Exposure Risk
Those logs can be subpoenaed by courts, sold to advertisers, or leaked in security breaches - exposing your browsing patterns.
No Expiration Control
You have no way to make sensitive links expire after a single use or set time limit.
The PVTLNK Way
Zero-Knowledge URL Encryption
Your destination URL is encrypted in your browser before it ever reaches our servers. We store only ciphertext — we literally cannot read where your links point.
Advanced Features
Enterprise-grade capabilities for power users including custom domains, developer APIs, and GDPR compliance tools.
Built for Trust
Zero-knowledge URL encryption and zero-knowledge authentication — your credentials and your destinations are both provably private, even from us.
See It In Action
A Dashboard Built for Privacy
Every feature below runs on the same zero-knowledge foundation as the links themselves.
Analytics Dashboard
Hashed, aggregated click data — geography, device, and referrer, without ever storing a raw IP.
QR Code Builder
Custom-branded QR codes generated client-side, tied to the same zero-knowledge links.
Link Management
Schedule, collect, and expire links in bulk from a single encrypted workspace — destinations stay encrypted even in your own dashboard.
The Privacy-First Alternative
Why Choose PVTLNK?
While other URL shorteners track everything, PVTLNK protects your privacy with zero-knowledge architecture.
Bottom line: We can't see your URLs, track your visitors, or sell your data. Even if we wanted to.
See How We Compare
Detailed comparison with other URL shorteners when it comes to privacy and security.
| Feature | PVTLNK | Bitly | Rebrandly | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| URL Encryption | ||||
| IP Address Hashing | ||||
| Self-Destruct Links | ||||
| GDPR Compliance | ||||
| A/B Testing | ||||
| Device-Based Routing | ||||
| Link Scheduling | ||||
| Link Collections | ||||
| Privacy-First Design | Built-in | Basic | Limited | None |
| Entry Paid Plan | $9/month | $35/month | $11/month | $12.99/month |
| Mid Tier | $29/month | $35/month | $32/month | N/A |
| Enterprise / Top Tier | $99/month | Custom | Custom | N/A |
Pricing
Choose the right plan for you
Simple monthly pricing. Cancel anytime.
Starter
$9/month
For small businesses and content creators.
- 100 links per month
- Zero-knowledge privacy & hashed analytics
- Password-protected links
- Link expiry with fallback URL
- QR code generation
- Basic click analytics
Pro
$29/month
For marketing professionals and growing businesses.
- Everything in Starter
- 1,000 links per month
- Custom domains
- Link scheduling & collections
- UTM builder
- Advanced analytics (geo, device, referrer)
- A/B testing & device-based routing
- Custom QR codes (colors, logo, text)
Enterprise
$99/month
For large organizations and agencies.
- Everything in Pro
- 10,000 links per month
- REST API & Webhooks
- Bulk import/export
- Custom attribution windows
Just looking for the basics? Sign up for a free basic account (25 links/month, client-side encryption, standard features).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can't find the answer you're looking for?
Check out our Documentation.
Do you store my original URLs?
#fragment of your short link, which browsers never send to servers. We store only the ciphertext. Even with full access to our database, we cannot read where your links point.How does zero-knowledge URL encryption work?
pvtlnk.com/abc123#KEY). Browsers never transmit the fragment to servers, so neither we nor any infrastructure provider can ever see your destination. When someone clicks your link, our page runs JavaScript that reads the key from the fragment, fetches the ciphertext, decrypts it locally, and redirects — all without the plaintext URL touching our servers.