Decrypt short URLs - how it works

Especially in social networks, you will often find short URLs that obscure the actual address. In this practical tip, we explain how you can decrypt these URLs.

Make short out of long - this is how you decrypt the Tiny URLs

Short URLs can lead you to dangerous websites practically unnoticed. It is therefore advisable to decrypt these addresses first:

1. You can use the CheckShortURL decryption tool for this.
2. Enter the desired short URL on the website and then click on [Expand].
3. The tool then automatically converts the short URL into its long form. Scroll down a bit for the result. You can find the unabridged URL in the "Long URL" section (see screenshot).