URL shortener

Sometimes, for example, when you have to deal with limits on the number of characters in SMS or social networks posts, you may need to use short URLs. Dr.Web allows shortening URLs and scanning them for viruses using a special link shortening service in order to protect users from security threats.

Check and shortening a URL

1.Select the URL you want to check and shorten, then use the sharing function of your browser.

2.In the menu, select Shorten URL. The page that the selected URL links to will be scanned for threats and, if it is safe, the shortened URL will be created and copied to clipboard. If the application detects threats, you will see a warning.