Short.io is a free or paid professional URL shortener service. It needs to be configured before it can be used with Shortshare.

Configuration

You need an API key in order to use your Short.io account with Shortshare. It can be obtained in the Account Settings under API. After generating the API key, copy it to the Shortshare settings. Additionally, your personal Short.io domain as shown in the Dashboard needs to be entered.

Custom Domain

Short.io supports custom domains for your shortened URLs. Before a custom domain can be used, it must be registered in the Dashboard under Domains. You need to set up a DNS record with your domain registrar to enable this feature. Once the domain is set up, enter it in the Shortshare settings (like a top level domain, e.g. yourdomain.com).

Custom Paths

Short.io supports custom parameters for your shortened URLs, e.g. xyz.short.io/your-custom-parameter forwarding to a URL of your choice. In order to enter a custom parameter before shortening an URL with Shortshare, enable Custom Paths in the settings.