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URL Shortening API

The Exotel URL Shortening API converts long URLs into trackable short links, ideal for SMS campaigns and link analytics.

Key Features​

  • Short Links — Convert long URLs to compact exo.tl links
  • Click Tracking — Monitor total clicks and last viewed timestamps
  • Custom Domains — Use your own domain instead of the default exo.tl
  • Expiration Control — Set link expiry from 60 seconds to 365 days
  • DLT Compliance — Support for DLT-registered URL shortening headers
  • Callback Webhooks — Get notified when links are clicked

Base URL​

Data CenterSubdomain
Singapore@api.exotel.com
Mumbai@api.in.exotel.com
https://<api_key>:<api_token>@<subdomain>/v2/accounts/<account_sid>/links

Authentication​

All requests require HTTP Basic Authentication using your API key and token from the Exotel Dashboard.