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Deploy Shlink as a self-hosted URL shortener, according to its repository description.
About Shlink
Shlink is a PHP-based self-hosted URL shortener for serving shortened URLs under your own domain. It can be deployed using the official Docker image or from built distributable packages, with support for MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and SQLite.
Setup requires PHP 8.4 or 8.5 with specified extensions, a database, and command-line steps including an installer script and API key generation. Once installed, it is managed through the command line and an API.
Key features
- Serve shortened URLs under your own domain
- Deploy via official Docker image using env vars
- Install from pre-bundled dist zip packages
- Manage instance via command-line interface
- Interact programmatically using generated API keys
- Use MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL or SQLite
Best for: People who want to run a URL shortener on their own server and domain.
Good for
- Self-hosted open-source codebase for use on your own domain
- Provides Docker image and pre-bundled distributable packages
- Supports MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server and SQLite
Watch out for
- Requires PHP 8.4 or 8.5 with specific extensions
- Requires manual server setup, database creation and installer run
- Configuration and API key generation require command-line use
Shlink at a glance
- Website
- github.com/shlinkio/shlink
- Category
- Online Tools › URL & Link Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Shlink FAQ
What is required to self-host Shlink?
A host with PHP 8.4 or 8.5, the required PHP extensions, and MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server or SQLite with the matching PDO driver.
How is Shlink installed?
Download a pre-bundled dist zip file or build from source, place it on the server, then run the installer script on that server.
How do I use Shlink after installation?
Use the bin/cli command-line tool and interact with the API using an API key generated with bin/cli api-key:generate.
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