Extend shortened URL again
A shortened URL is useful, but if in doubt you should extend it again before accessing it. We'll show you how it's done.
How to extend a shortened URL again
Everything can be lurking behind a shortened URL. If the source of the short link is not known or you do not trust it, you should first extend the URL.
- Open the LongURL website and enter the link in the space provided. Alternatively, you can also use the URLex or URLxRay service.
- If you click the "Expand" button, the complete link is displayed under the "Long URL" item.
- Tip: With the Long URL Please add-on for Firefox, all short URLs are decrypted directly.
We will show you how to shorten URLs yourself in the next practical tip.