Shorten URLs in Zaps

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Updated at August 20th, 2025

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1. Add a URL shortener action 2. Customize your URL 3. Test your URL shortener action

If you have a URL that you want to shorten in a Zap, you can use URL Shortener by Zapier to create a shortened link. This is helpful when you need to enter a URL in an app but the field has character limits.

1. Add a URL shortener action

In the Zap outline, click the Action step or the plus sign + to add a new action. A dialog box will open.
Search for and select URL Shortener by Zapier.
Click the Action event dropdown menu and select Shorten URL.
Click Continue.

2. Customize your URL

Enter the URL that you want to shorten. Include http:// or https:// in the URL.
Click Continue.

3. Test your URL shortener action

Click Test & Continue.
If the URL you entered is valid, the step will show it was successful. You can use this shortened URL in later Zap steps.

Note

URL Shortener cannot return HTTPS URLs, only HTTP URLs, and shortened URLs are random and cannot be customized.

Shorten URLs in Zaps

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1. Add a URL shortener action

2. Customize your URL

3. Test your URL shortener action

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