How to Install and Use the URLShortly Slack Application

March 08, 2025
7 mins read

Introduction

The URLShortly Slack Application enables you to shorten URLs, create custom aliases, and track link performance directly within Slack. This guide walks you through the installation process and demonstrates how to use its features effectively.

Step 1: Install the URLShortly Slack Application

To install the Slack integration for URLShortly, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to Slack:
    • Open your Slack workspace.
    • Ensure you have the appropriate permissions to add integrations.
  2. Visit URLShortly's Slack Integration Page:
  3. Authorize the App:
    • Click the "Add to Slack" button.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to authorize the integration with your Slack workspace.
  4. Verify Installation:
    • Once installed, type /https://urlshortly.com/webhook/slack help in any Slack channel to confirm the installation.
       

Step 2: Using URLShortly Slack Commands

Once the app is successfully installed, you can use the following commands directly in Slack:

1. Shorten a Link

To shorten a URL, use this command:

/https://urlshortly.com/webhook/slack https://example.com

Example Response:

Your short link: https://urlshortly.com/xYz123

2. Shorten a Link with a Custom Alias

To create a custom alias for your shortened URL, use this command format:

/https://urlshortly.com/webhook/slack (custom-alias) https://example.com

Example:

/https://urlshortly.com/webhook/slack (google) https://google.com

3. Retrieve Click Statistics

To get the last 5 clicks on a shortened URL, use this command:

/https://urlshortly.com/webhook/slack clicks:https://urlshortly.com/sampleshort
 

4. Help Command

For guidance or reminders about available commands, use:

/https://urlshortly.com/webhook/slack help

Step 3: Additional Tips

  • Ensure your default domain is set in URLShortly settings for improved convenience.
  • If any command fails, the app will notify you with an error message explaining what went wrong.

 

App Support

If you encounter any issues while using the URLShortly Slack Application, please follow these steps:

  1. Check Your Commands:
    • Ensure the command syntax is correct.
    • Confirm that the URL format is valid.
  2. Review Your Slack Permissions:
    • The app may require specific permissions to function correctly.
  3. Visit the URLShortly Support Page:
  4. Contact Support:
    • If your issue persists, submit a support ticket through the URLShortly website.

For prompt assistance, provide details like the command used, the error message received, and your Slack workspace details.