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Tip

A short URL can be useful when you have character limits or when you are scheduling a meeting where the “join link” may need to change.

Creating a Short URL

  1. Go to s.uconn.edu.

  2. Click NetID Login, and then enter your NetID and password.
    NetID Login button

  3. The next page lists the short URLs you have created. To create a new short URL, click Create Short URL.
    Create Short URL button

  4. Enter the full URL in the first line. The other fields are optional.

    1. If you want a specific short URL, enter that in the second line. Whatever you select will follow this format s.uconn.edu/...

      Create Short URL page
      (warning) Note: If the requested short URL has already been created by another user, you will see a message that it already exists. Choose a different short URL.

    2. If you do not specify a short URL, the system will generate one for you.

  5. Click Create Short URL. You will see the message “Your URL has been added: s.uconn.edu/…” if you were successful.

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