Question 1

What does LinkSafe Check Short Link do?

Accepted Answer

Check Short Link allows you to paste any shortened URL (such as Bitly, TinyURL, Short.io, Rebrandly, or LinkSafe) and inspect the complete redirect chain and final destination domain before opening it in your browser.

Question 2

Does checking a short link open or execute harmful code?

Accepted Answer

No. LinkSafe executes the inspection server-side through a hardened, air-gapped security scanner that blocks malicious SSRF, prevents DNS rebinding, and inspects HTTP headers without downloading binaries or running client-side scripts.

Question 3

Why does LinkSafe not provide a button to visit or copy the destination?

Accepted Answer

Under LinkSafe’s zero-trust security architecture, destination links are displayed for inspection purposes only. LinkSafe never encourages opening potentially malicious destinations and does not leak referrer data to third-party servers.

Question 4

What types of short links are supported?

Accepted Answer

Any standard HTTP or HTTPS redirect-based short link is supported, including Bitly, TinyURL, Rebrandly, Short.io, Ow.ly, LinkSafe short links, and custom redirection domains.

Check a Short Link Before You Open It