Migrate from Tiny.cc to Flyn
Export your Tiny.cc links, preview them in Flyn for free, and move your branded domain's DNS
Last updated: September 2026
Previewing is free on every plan. Importing needs Pro, Lifetime or Team.
Already have a Flyn account? Open the importer
Pre-Migration Checklist
Complete these steps before starting the migration to ensure a smooth transition.
- 1Export your Tiny.cc links as CSV (a paid feature; otherwise copy them manually)
- 2Document your current custom domain DNS settings (screenshot recommended)
- 3Note any links you want to rename or retire before importing
- 4If your links use your own branded domain, add it in Flyn (Settings > Domains) before you import
- 5Check your Flyn plan: previewing an import is free, creating the links needs Pro, Lifetime or Team
- 6Lower your DNS TTL to 60 seconds a day ahead to minimize switch-over time
Step 1: Export from Tiny.cc
First, get your existing links out of Tiny.cc so you can import them into Flyn.
Log in to Tiny.cc
Sign in to your Tiny.cc account.
Open Manage URLs
Go to Manage URLs to see all your tiny.cc short links and aliases.
Export as CSV
Click Export at the top right of the link list and choose CSV rather than XML. Export is for paying subscribers and is not shown in free trials. Without it, copy each link and destination into a spreadsheet.
Upload the original file
Tiny.cc files may use semicolons; Flyn reads either. Opening and re-saving the file in Excel can turn hashes like 10e22 into numbers and drop leading zeros, so upload the file Tiny.cc gave you.
Step 2: Import into Flyn
Upload your export and Flyn detects the format, maps the columns (you can change any of them), and previews every link before anything is created. Previewing is free; importing needs Pro, Lifetime or Team.
Using your own branded domain? Add it in Settings > Domains before you import (Step 3 lists the DNS records), so the preview can match those links to it. Want to look first? Drop the file on the migration page: it is read in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
Create a Flyn account
Sign up at flyn.to/signup, no credit card required. Uploading and previewing an import is free on every plan; creating the links needs Pro, Lifetime or Team.
Open Links > Import links
In the Flyn dashboard, open the Links page and choose Import links, or go straight to flyn.to/links/import.
Upload your Tiny.cc export
Drag and drop the file onto the importer, click to browse, or paste the rows (CSV, TSV and plain text all work). Flyn recognizes the column names Tiny.cc documents for its export (Long Url and Short Url). Tiny.cc does not publish a sample file, so check the suggested mapping. You can change any column mapping in the Review step.
Preview, then import
The preview shows what will happen to every link before anything is created. Links on your own branded domain can keep their back-halves when that domain is added in Flyn first. Links on tiny.cc cannot move, so each gets a new Flyn link on flyn.co (or a domain you pick in the preview). Choose whether to reuse old back-halves on flyn.co where they are free, and whether a taken back-half is skipped or renamed; existing links are never overwritten. Then start the import and download the report that maps each old short link to its new one. On your own domain the aliases stay the same, so the paths do too.
Step 3: Domain & DNS Migration
Only links on your own branded domain can keep working after the move. Add the domain in Flyn and import its links before you switch DNS, so the links are already there when traffic arrives. Links on domains Tiny.cc owns stay with Tiny.cc, and printed QR codes that encode those links keep pointing there.
Add your domain in Flyn first
In Flyn, go to Settings > Domains > Add Domain and enter your branded short domain (for example go.yourcompany.com). Custom domains are included on Pro, Lifetime and Team, up to 3 per account. Do this before you import, so the preview matches your links to the domain.
Add the TXT record and click Verify
At your DNS provider, add the TXT record Flyn shows: _flyn on your root domain (_flyn.yourcompany.com, even when the short domain is go.yourcompany.com; many DNS panels want just _flyn as the name) with the flyn-verify value. Click Verify. This proves you own the domain and does not change where your links point.
Point the domain at Flyn
After your links are imported, replace the CNAME that points to the Tiny.cc target: use a CNAME to cname.flyn.to for a subdomain, or an A record to 76.76.21.21 for a root domain. Keep the hostname the same.
Verify again and test
DNS changes usually apply within minutes but can take up to 48 hours. Click Verify again: Flyn marks the domain Active once it finds the TXT record and the record pointing at Flyn. Then open a few old short links to confirm they redirect.
DNS Record Summary
| Field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Type | CNAME | CNAME (subdomain) or A (root domain) |
| Host | go (or your subdomain) | go (no change), or @ for a root domain |
| Target | Your Tiny.cc target | cname.flyn.to or 76.76.21.21 |
| Ownership (TXT) | None | _flyn.yourcompany.com with the flyn-verify= value from Settings > Domains |
What Transfers
Here is what carries over from Tiny.cc to Flyn and what needs to be reconfigured. A back-half can be reused when it uses only letters, numbers, hyphens and underscores and is not reserved for Flyn's own pages; the preview flags the rest, and those links get a new random back-half.
| Item | Transfers | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Destination URLs | All destinations are preserved exactly as-is | |
| Custom aliases | On your domain | Kept on your own branded domain when it is added in Flyn before you import. Back-halves from tiny.cc can be reused on flyn.co (or a domain you pick in the preview) when they are free |
| Custom domains | Add it in Flyn before importing, then point the CNAME to cname.flyn.to and click Verify (custom domains are a paid Tiny.cc feature) | |
| Tags / campaigns | Manual | Add a tags column before importing, or tag links in Flyn afterwards |
| Click analytics | History stays in Tiny.cc, new clicks track in Flyn | |
| QR codes | Regenerate | Regenerate free in Flyn, with a centre logo free and brand colors on Pro |
| tiny.cc short links | tiny.cc is owned by Tiny.cc, so those links stay there. Each gets a new Flyn link, and the import report maps old to new |
Post-Migration Verification
After completing the migration, work through this checklist to verify everything is working.
- Verify 5-10 sample short links resolve to the correct destinations
- Confirm your custom domain shows a green checkmark in Flyn
- Check that new clicks are appearing in Flyn analytics
- Regenerate any QR codes you need in Flyn
- Keep your Tiny.cc account active for 30 days as a safety net
Troubleshooting
Common issues and how to resolve them.
Links return 404 after migration
DNS can take up to 48 hours to reach everyone. Check the CNAME points to cname.flyn.to with a tool like whatsmydns.net, and clear your browser cache. The domain should show Active under Settings > Domains; if it does not, click Verify there. If you imported before adding the domain in Flyn, those links were created on flyn.co: add the domain and run the import again.
tiny.cc links still resolve to Tiny.cc
The tiny.cc domain is owned by Tiny.cc and cannot be moved. Only links on your own branded domain keep their URLs. The importer creates a new Flyn link for each tiny.cc link; share those going forward.
Analytics show zero clicks
Historical Tiny.cc analytics do not transfer. Flyn starts counting once traffic reaches Flyn, so new clicks appear after your domain points at it.
No export option in Tiny.cc
Export is for paying subscribers and is hidden in free trials. Otherwise, copy each alias and destination into a spreadsheet, then import that file into Flyn.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to migrate from Tiny.cc to Flyn?
Tiny.cc exports straight from Manage URLs, so most of the time is the import and, for a branded domain, DNS. In Flyn, the importer creates links in batches of 100 with a progress bar, so most imports take minutes. Accounts in their first week may have a daily limit on new links; if an import reaches it, the importer stops and lets you download the remaining rows as a file to import once 24 hours have passed. If you move a branded domain, DNS changes usually apply within minutes but can take up to 48 hours.
Can I migrate my tiny.cc links?
Links on the shared tiny.cc domain are Tiny.cc-owned and cannot be transferred, so the importer creates a new Flyn link for each one. Links on your own branded domain keep their URLs when you import them onto it, update the CNAME and verify the domain in Flyn.
Do my Tiny.cc analytics transfer?
No, historical click data stays in Tiny.cc. Once your domain points to Flyn, all new clicks are tracked with richer data: real-time streams, city-level geo, device, and referrer.
How do I export from the free Tiny.cc plan?
Export is for paying subscribers. Without it, copy each alias and destination into a spreadsheet, then import that file into Flyn.
Is Flyn cheaper than Tiny.cc?
Flyn Pro is $9 per month billed annually ($12 monthly) for unlimited links, and there is a free plan. We could not read Tiny.cc's current prices (checked September 2026), so compare against the plan on your Tiny.cc invoice.
Is there a limit on how many links I can import?
Previewing an import is free on every plan, and on the free plan you can still create 25 links a month by hand. Importing needs Pro, Lifetime or Team, with no cap on how many links you import. Accounts less than 7 days old may have a daily limit on new links, an abuse safeguard; if an import reaches it, the importer stops cleanly and lets you download the rows that were not imported, to import once 24 hours have passed. The REST API takes one destination per request (Create Many only copies a single destination) and is rate limited, so the importer is the way to move a whole account.
Ready to Migrate from Tiny.cc?
Create a free Flyn account and preview your Tiny.cc import at no cost. No credit card required to sign up. Importing needs Pro, Lifetime or Team, and most imports take minutes. Accounts in their first week may have a daily limit on new links; if an import reaches it, the importer stops and lets you download the remaining rows as a file to import once 24 hours have passed.
Already have a Flyn account? Open the importer