How to expand a shortened URL

1. Paste the shortened link

   Put the short URL (bit.ly, t.co, t.ly, lnkd.in, etc.) into the "Short URL" field. The scheme is optional — the tool accepts the link as-is.

2. Know the redirect chain

   The tool issues a server-side GET that follows redirects. Some shorteners chain through multiple hops (302 → 301 → 200); only the final destination is reported.

3. Press Run

   The result returns finalUrl (the resolved landing page) and status (HTTP status of the last response). 200 means it resolved; 4xx/5xx means the destination errored.

4. Verify before clicking

   Always inspect finalUrl before opening it. Shorteners can hide phishing or malware; if the resolved URL looks suspicious, do not visit it from your normal browser.