How to use Zipwyn
Everything you need to know to get started and make the most of Zipwyn.
Getting Started
Create an Account
Sign up using Google or GitHub OAuth in seconds.
Shorten Your First Link
Paste a URL in the dashboard and click Create. Your short link is ready instantly.
Share & Track
Copy your short link, share it anywhere, and watch the clicks roll in on your dashboard.
API Reference
POST /api/urls
Create a new short URL. Send a JSON body with { "url": "https://example.com" }. Returns the short code, original URL, and click count.
GET /api/urls
List all shortened URLs for the authenticated user. Returns an array of URL objects with short codes, original URLs, click counts, and dates.
GET /api/urls/[shortCode]
Retrieve statistics for a specific short URL including total clicks and creation date.
DELETE /api/urls/[shortCode]
Permanently delete a shortened URL. The short code will no longer redirect.
Authentication
OAuth Providers
Zipwyn supports Google and GitHub as sign-in providers via NextAuth.js. No passwords required.
Session Management
Sessions are JWT-based and last 30 days. All API endpoints require an active session.
Security
All tokens are encrypted. Sessions can be terminated by signing out from your profile.
Dashboard
Link Management
View, copy, and delete your short links from the dashboard. Switch between list and grid views.
Click Analytics
Each link shows its total click count. Monitor performance directly from the URL list.
QR Codes
Generate QR codes for any of your short links. Perfect for print and physical marketing.
Security & Privacy
Cloudflare Turnstile
Optional human verification protects against bots. Verified sessions are cached for 24 hours.
Data Storage
All data is stored securely in AWS DynamoDB with encrypted connections and access controls.
HTTPS Everywhere
All traffic is encrypted via HTTPS. Short link redirects use secure 302 redirects.
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