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action=shortenurl

(main | shortenurl)
  • This module requires read rights.
  • This module only accepts POST requests.
  • Source: UrlShortener
  • License: Apache-2.0

Shorten a long URL into a shorter one.

Specific parameter:
Other general parameters are available.
url

URL to be shortened.

This parameter is required.