ShortLink

ShortLink is a simple URL Shortening script powered purely by PHP. Check ShortLink: https://azetrix.xyz/

~ REINVENTING THE WHEEL ~

Update: We currently have no funding to support the development of this application. We are suspending its development until further notice. This might take weeks in duration. (6/9/2017)

Update: The development of this project is now active. We have reconstructed everything to comply with the common modern-PHP coding practices. (11/23/2018)

Features

• It can create up to 15.625 billion unique URLs in 6 or less characters.
• It has the ability to create custom links up to 20 Characters.
• It has a beautiful modern UI. Powered by Bulma CSS.
• Domain blacklist with shell wildcard support.
• ShortLink blacklist with shell wildcard support.
• Predefined blacklist for inappropriate domains and custom ShortLinks.
• Google reCAPTCHA integration is now built-in.
• Supports link preview and force redirection.

Prerequisites

• MySQL Database
• PHP
• Apache Server

Installation

1. Upload all files to your web root.
2. Rename sample.htaccess to .htaccess if you're using Apache Server.
3. Create new MySQL Database.
4. Set your MySQL credentials at inc/vars.php.
5. Set your web root in SHORTLINK_PREFIX at inc/vars.php.
6. Set your contact email in CONTACT_EMAIL at inc/vars.php.
7. Optionally, you can modify the $kw_blacklist (keyword blackist) and $dom_blacklist (domain blacklist) at inc/vars.php to suit your needs.