Get a 2-letter short link
A 2-letter short link looks like kort.my/ab. It's the shortest link you can claim on Kort today, and it's free for 1 hour during launch.
Type a code below to see if it's free. To claim it, log in with Google and paste your long link.
How to claim a 2-letter code
- Type a 2-letter code in the box above, such as ab or k7. We check it as you type.
- If the code is free, log in with Google.
- Add the long link you want to share and press Claim.
- Share your short link. It works for 1 hour from the moment you claim it.
The rules for 2-letter codes
| Rule | 2-letter codes |
|---|---|
| How long it lasts | 1 hour |
| How many you can hold | 1 at a time |
| Rest after it ends | 1 day |
| Renew | No |
| Price | Free during launch |
| Account | Log in with Google |
When your 1 hour is over, the link stops working and visitors see a page that says the link has ended. The code then rests for 1 day. During the rest, nobody can claim it, even you. After that, anyone can.
You can also release your code early from Your links. It then rests in the same way.
Why there are only 1,089
Codes use 33 letters and numbers: a to z and 0 to 9, without o, i and l, because they look like 0 and 1. Two characters make 33 × 33 = 1,089 codes.
That's not many to share. So a 2-letter code lasts 1 hour, each person can hold 1 at a time, and an ended code rests for 1 day. That way everyone gets a turn.
Some codes are reserved, such as brand names and offensive words, so nobody can claim them.
Capitals and lookalikes don't matter
Codes ignore upper and lower case. A typed O counts as 0, and I or L counts as 1. So kort.my/AB, kort.my/Ab and kort.my/ab all open the same link, and so do kort.my/o1 and kort.my/01.
That helps most when you say a link out loud. Nobody has to ask about capital letters, or whether it's an O or a zero.
When a 2-letter link fits
- Saying a link out loud on a live stream or a video call.
- Putting a link on a slide that people type from their seats.
- Writing a link on a whiteboard in a class or a meeting.
For a link that has to last longer, claim a 4-character code. It's free for 30 days at a time during launch, and you can renew it for up to 1 year in all. Or make a 5-character random link, with no account and no end date.
Common questions
Is a 2-letter short link free?
Yes, during launch. A 2-letter code is free for 1 hour. You need a free account to claim one, so log in with Google first.
How many 2-letter codes can I hold at once?
You can hold 1 at a time. When it ends, or when you release it early from Your links, you can claim a new one. The code you had rests for 1 day first, so pick a different code.
What happens when my 2-letter link ends?
Your link stops working, and visitors see a page that says the link has ended. The code rests for 1 day, and then anyone can claim it again.
Can I renew a 2-letter code?
No. A 2-letter code lasts 1 hour and can't be renewed. For a longer link, claim a 4-character code. It's free for 30 days at a time during launch, and you can renew it for up to 1 year in all.