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simpler short links + custom qr codes

Shorten a link or make a clean QR code instantly — no account needed. Sign up free to save, edit, and manage links.

no account needed short links + qr saved + editable custom slugs premium controls

simpler short links + custom qr codes

free · no account needed

shorten a link

25/day

Most Lynx links are ready immediately. Some destinations may need a safety review.

how it works

five quick things to know

Lynx is deliberately simple: make the link, add only the controls you need, and come back later when you want to manage it.

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Shorten links fast

Turn long URLs into cleaner, easier-to-share links for print, email, events, and social posts.

Add control

Reserve custom slugs with a free account, then add expiration, password protection, disabling, and analytics with Premium.

Generate QR codes

Create QR codes instantly, with options for color, labels, and logo overlays for branded sharing.

plans

simple access

Start free and upgrade without leaving Lynx when you need higher daily volume, unlimited custom slugs, advanced controls, analytics, or branded QR tools.

no account 25 short links / day QR-only is unlimited, browser-made, and never saved.

premium

$2 / month

Or $20 annually. Premium belongs to your Fabric organization.

  • Up to 500 new links per day
  • Unlimited custom slugs
  • Passwords, expiration + disabling
  • Analytics + branded QR tools

use cases

built for the real world

Use Lynx anywhere a destination needs to be easier to share, easier to scan, or easier to manage later.

Events + signage

Make clean QR codes and short URLs for posters, handouts, tables, and venue displays.

Social + email

Shorten long campaign links so they look cleaner in newsletters, bios, and messages.

Temporary shares

Use expiring or password-protected links when access should be limited or time-bound.

Branded outreach

Pair custom slugs and QR styling to make shared links feel more intentional and more professional.

popular tools + guides

start with the job you need to do

Jump straight to a free Lynx tool, or use one of the practical guides for a specific kind of link or QR code.

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made in Maine.

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get started

Get your free lynx account.

Sign up with email or Google. Once you’re in, you can create your first short link, and publish it right away.

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quick link

Paste a destination, optionally customize it, then share.

short lynx

short link:

qr maker

make a QR code

Turn any link or text into a downloadable QR code. Premium adds colors, labels, and logo branding.

link library

your lynx

Search, copy, edit, QR-ify, and manage the links owned by this Fabric organization.

lynx guide

how it works

Five quick things to know before you start sharing.

quick start

1 shorten your first link

Paste in a long URL, optionally choose a custom slug, and create a cleaner Lynx link in seconds.

You can leave the custom slug blank and let Lynx make one for you.

custom slugs

2 make links easier to read

Use memorable slugs for campaigns, printed materials, events, donations, registrations, and other public links.

lnx.onl/
summer-event
donate signup menu tickets
short · readable · memorable

Shorter slugs are especially useful on posters and printed pieces.

qr codes

3 turn links into QR codes

Generate downloadable QR codes for signage, handouts, presentations, packaging, events, and real-world sharing.

summer event lnx.onl/summer-event
colors logo download

Shortening a URL first can create a cleaner, less dense QR code.

link control

4 add limits when needed

Premium links can expire automatically or require a password when access should be temporary or restricted.

expiration 24 hours
password protected
premium controls

Free links remain simple; advanced controls appear when Premium is active.

saved links

5 manage your Lynx anytime

Your saved links stay with your organization so you can search, edit, copy, disable, QR-ify, or remove them later.

summer-event example.com/events/summer...
donate example.org/support/annual-fund...
old-registration disabled
off

Use “your Lynx” whenever you want to find something you created before.

Paste a URL, shorten it, and share it fast.

copyright © , fabric portland. made in Maine.

copyright © , fabric portland.
made in Maine.

about lynx

a fast little tool for
cleaner links and qr codes

lynx helps you shorten URLs, create custom slugs, generate QR codes, and keep useful links easier to share. It is built for practical everyday use — events, campaigns, email, print pieces, signage, and quick public sharing.

Shorten and clean up links

Turn long URLs into simpler links that are easier to send, print, and remember.

Add a little control

Use custom slugs, expiration windows, or password protection when a link needs more structure.

Generate QR codes too

Create QR codes instantly and download them for real-world or digital use.

fabric identity

your profile

Your Lynx account, organization access, plan, usage, and Fabric account tools.

signed in as

organization fabric admin
lynx edition free

plan + usage

Lynx access

Your current edition, limits, subscriptions, and billing access.

get in touch

Have questions, feedback or a feature request? Send us a message. We'll get back to you as soon as we can. lynx is built by real humans, and we're listening! Get in touch.

embed anything

link in bio

digital ad manager

email scheduler

social publisher

video mailboxes

community boards

data analyzer

master planner

labor tracker

stock keeper

event manager

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