About LUR

Light URL Router

LUR is a privacy-first URL shortener that turns any long link into a short, shareable URL — instantly. Every link is encrypted at rest and scanned for threats before it can be shared.

Instant Shortening

Paste a URL and get a short link in under a second. No friction, no waiting.

AES-256 Encryption

Every destination URL is encrypted before storage. Neither we nor anyone else can read it in plaintext.

Safety Scanning

Links are automatically scanned against multiple threat databases to block phishing and malware. Scanning reduces risk but does not guarantee complete protection against all threats .

Password Protection

Lock any link with a password. The destination stays encrypted until the correct password is entered.

QR Codes

Every shortened URL comes with a QR code — ready to download and share offline or in print.

Expiring Links

Set a link to auto-expire. Perfect for time-sensitive sharing.

How It Works

  1. Paste your long URL into the input field.
  2. Optionally set an expiration time or a password.
  3. Click Shorten URL — the URL is encrypted and a unique short code is generated.
  4. Share the short link or download the QR code.
  5. When someone opens the link, it is decrypted on the fly and checked for safety before the redirect happens.

Free

LUR is free to use, with no usage limits beyond fair rate limiting to prevent abuse. If you find it useful, you can support the project via the donate button below.