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Shrink your links with ºÃÉ«TVl short links

A link from ºÃÉ«TVl is a link you can trust

What'sÌýa ºÃÉ«TVlÌýshort link?

A ºÃÉ«TVl short link is a type of permanent redirect. Any link pointing to a web page on a ºÃÉ«TVl domain can be condensed into a shorter link. A ºÃÉ«TVl-branded short linkÌýis a URLÌýat "mcgill.ca/x/" followed byÌýa string of three random characters andÌýlooks something like this: mcgill.ca/x/ZkA

Why would I want a ºÃÉ«TVl short link?

Short links can be created through third-party services such as bit.ly, ow.ly, and others.ÌýWhile useful, third-party short links aren'tÌýrecommendedÌýas they contain external domains that can resemble phishing attempts. A ºÃÉ«TVl short link guarantees users that they're clicking through to secure, trusted, and reputable content.

Where can I use a ºÃÉ«TVl short link?

Use ºÃÉ«TVlÌýshort links anywhere you normally would —Ìýon your websites, newsletters, emails, social media posts, and other publications.

How do I get a ºÃÉ«TVlÌýshort link?

Submit theÌýÌýwebformÌýand select the option for a randomly-generated short link.

For more information about this and other types of redirects, see .

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