⚡ The Video & Creator Link Shortener

Video links, accelerated.

Q: Can I shorten regular links or only videos on href.yt?

You can shorten any web destination on href.yt. While the domain and tools are tailored specifically for YouTube, Twitch, Shorts, and video creators, standard web links work with the exact same sub-millisecond redirect speed.

Q: How do timestamp deep-links work?

When you share a video with a timestamp (like ?t=90s or ?t=1m30s), href.yt preserves the exact parameters through the redirect, jumping viewers directly to the highlight or chapter you want them to see.

Compact 7-character URLs for YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and video streams. Share timestamp moments and video chapters that jump viewers straight to the highlight.

href.yt // input-stream

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Paste Video, Stream, or Destination URL

Shorten a link — no account needed

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Paste any long URL. Guests get an auto-generated 8-character link on this domain.

Destination URL

Include https://. Guests get auto-made codes — log in for custom slugs, shorter links & click stats.

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Engineered for Creators & Streams

Why content creators, streamers, and video editors choose href.yt for their channels.

Timestamp Precision

Preserve ?t=... parameters across redirects. Jump audiences straight to the joke, interview answer, or highlight moment.

Shorts & Reels Ready

Fits seamlessly inside vertical video descriptions, pinned comments, TikTok bios, and YouTube Shorts overlays without wrapping.

7-Character URLs

At only 7 characters (href.yt/), save precious character limits in live Twitch chat, Discord broadcasts, and tweets.

Zero Ad-Walls

Sub-millisecond redirects with zero intermediate ad walls, fake download buttons, or third-party cookies. Clean and trustworthy.

Works seamlessly across video platforms

YouTube & Shorts Twitch VODs & Clips TikTok Vimeo Kick Loom

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I shorten regular links or only videos on href.yt?

You can shorten any web destination on href.yt. While the domain and tools are tailored specifically for YouTube, Twitch, Shorts, and video creators, standard web links work with the exact same sub-millisecond redirect speed.

How do timestamp deep-links work?

When you share a video with a timestamp (like ?t=90s or ?t=1m30s), href.yt preserves the exact parameters through the redirect, jumping viewers directly to the highlight or chapter you want them to see.

Do href.yt links show ads, countdowns, or interstitial walls?

Never. Every href.yt redirect resolves directly over TLS 1.3 straight to the destination. There are zero ads, zero countdown timers, and no third-party tracking scripts.

How can I get custom vanity video slugs or higher limits?

Guests can shorten links instantly with auto-generated slugs. To claim custom branded slugs (e.g., href.yt/my-stream) and access real-time retention charts, sign in with Ternis Auth.