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Build with HidURL API

Integrate powerful URL shortening into your applications with our simple, reliable REST API. Shorten URLs, track clicks, and analyze traffic programmatically.

Why Developers Love HidURL

Lightning Fast

Sub-100ms response times for all API calls

Simple Integration

RESTful API with clear documentation

Rich Analytics

Detailed click tracking and statistics

99.9% Uptime

Reliable infrastructure you can count on

Quick Start

1

Get Your API Key

Sign up and generate your API credentials from the dashboard.

2

Make Your First Request

Use our simple REST API to shorten your first URL.

3

Scale Your Integration

Upgrade your plan for higher limits and more features.

Example Code

Shorten a URL

A simple example using cURL

curl -X POST https://api.hidurl.com/v1/public/shorten \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer your_api_token" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "https://example.com/very-long-url"}'

Response

{
  "id": 123,
  "short_code": "abc123",
  "short_url": "https://hidurl.com/abc123",
  "original_url": "https://example.com/very-long-url",
  "clicks": 0,
  "created_at": "2025-01-28T12:00:00Z"
}

API Features by Plan

FeatureFreeProBulkEnterprise
API AccessYesYesYesYes
Rate Limit (per minute)560300Unlimited
Daily Requests5010,000100,000Unlimited
Bulk URL Creation--YesYes
Analytics API-YesYesYes
Custom AliasesYesYesYesYes

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