One short link, one clean redirect, a destination you can change anytime.
Every Flyn link is a clean, direct HTTP redirect, not a preview or a frame. Because the destination stays editable, the link uses a temporary (302) redirect so you can repoint it anytime without changing the link people already have.
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A short link is only as good as the redirect behind it. Every Flyn link is a real server-side HTTP redirect, not a preview page or a frame, so visitors land on your destination in a single clean hop. The part most shorteners make hard: your destination is editable, so you can repoint the same short link to a new target whenever a campaign, product page, or file location changes. Flyn uses a temporary (302) redirect by default precisely so that repointing always takes effect, instead of a permanent redirect that browsers would cache. Set it once, share it everywhere, and update it without ever reprinting the URL.
How it works
Up and running in minutes
Turn any URL into a redirect
Paste a long destination and Flyn returns a short link that performs a proper HTTP redirect. No frames, no ad wall, no JavaScript bounce: just a clean server-side hop from the short URL to your target.
Pick a clean slug and share it once
Keep the auto-generated code or set your own custom slug (free on every plan). The short link is the only URL your audience ever sees, so the long destination behind it can stay messy without anyone noticing.
Repoint the destination whenever you need
Open the link and edit its target. The same short URL now sends every future visitor to the new destination, so you get full repointing flexibility while the link you already shared stays exactly the same.
Verify the hop with the redirect checker
Run the short link through the redirect checker to confirm the status code (302) and the final URL, or to trace a chain of hops on any link you inherited.
Why it matters
What you get
Always sends to the current target
Because Flyn uses a temporary (302) redirect rather than a hard-cached permanent one, every click resolves to wherever the link points right now. Update the destination and the very next visitor follows the new target, with nothing stale stuck in a browser cache.
Editable destinations
Repoint any link to a new URL without changing the short link itself. When a product page moves, a promo ends, or a file gets re-uploaded, you update one field instead of chasing down every place you posted the old address.
No interstitial, no delay
Standard Flyn links redirect straight through with no splash screen, countdown, or ad page. Visitors land on your destination in a single hop, which keeps bounce rates low and trust intact.
UTMs and query strings survive
Any parameters you build into the destination, including full UTM strings, are preserved through the redirect, so your analytics and attribution keep working on the other side.
Fast, server-side hops
Redirects resolve server-side in milliseconds, so the extra hop is imperceptible. A short link should never feel slower than pasting the raw URL, and Flyn's does not.
Every destination is scanned
Before a link goes live, and on a running re-scan, Flyn checks the destination against Google Safe Browsing and can kill a redirect that turns malicious. Your short links stay clean even if a target changes after you share it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?
A 301 is a permanent redirect: it tells browsers and search engines the destination has moved for good, and browsers cache it hard. A 302 is temporary: it forwards visitors without signalling a permanent move, so nothing gets pinned in a way that would lock the old target. Flyn short links use a 302 by default, which is the right fit for a shortener, because the destination is editable and a temporary redirect makes sure every repoint takes effect right away instead of getting cached.
Should I use a Flyn short link for SEO redirects on my own site?
Flyn short links are built for sharing and tracking, not for consolidating search rankings: they use a 302 and are marked noindex, so treat them as campaign links rather than a replacement for on-site redirects. When you actually need a permanent 301 to move a page or retire a URL on your own domain, use the .htaccess or Nginx redirect generators to produce the server rule, and read the 301 vs 302 guide to pick the right one.
Can I change a link's destination after I share it?
Yes. Every Flyn link has an editable destination, so you can repoint it to a new URL at any time and the change applies to everyone who clicks from that moment on. The short link you printed, posted, or embedded never changes, which is the whole point.
Does Flyn add an interstitial page before the redirect?
No. Standard short links perform a direct redirect with no ad wall, countdown, or preview screen. (Link cloaking, which keeps the short URL visible in the address bar, is a separate opt-in feature you enable per link.)
Are query strings and UTM parameters preserved?
Any query string or UTM parameters you include in the destination URL are carried through the redirect to the target, so your campaign tracking and attribution keep working. Build your UTMs into the destination and Flyn serves them on every click.
Do I need a paid plan to create redirects?
No. Redirects and custom slugs are free on every plan, including the free tier at 25 links per month. Upgrading to Pro ($9/mo billed annually, $12 monthly, or a $249 lifetime deal) adds unlimited links, additional custom domains, and deeper analytics, but the redirect engine is exactly the same.
Why teams choose Flyn
Built to trust, priced to keep
Flat, honest pricing
One $9/mo rate (about 8 EUR / 7 GBP). No per-link fees, no metered "tracked clicks", no surprise tier jumps.
GDPR-safe by design
No raw IP addresses stored, plus one-click data export and deletion. Built to fit EU and UK privacy rules.
No ad interstitials
Clean redirects on your own branded domain. Your audience never lands on a preview or ad page first.
Numbers you can trust
Click and scan analytics are bot-filtered, so you measure real people, not crawlers padding your stats.
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