File links
Share a PDF, image or document with a short link instead of an attachment (files up to 2 MB each).
File, vCard, event and static site links
Short links for files, vCards, events and mini sites
GoTinyURL short links can do more than redirect. Upload a file, fill in a vCard digital business card, set up a calendar event or upload a small static website, and GoTinyURL gives it a short link and a QR code. People download the file, save your contact or add the event in one tap.
Capabilities
What can file, vcard and event links do for you?
vCard links
A digital business card that saves to contacts in one tap.
Event links
A calendar invite with title, time and location that adds to any calendar.
Static sites
Upload a small HTML site and host it behind a short link.
QR for each
Print the QR code on cards, badges, posters and packaging.
Tracked
Every open is counted in your analytics.
What is a vCard link?
A vCard link opens a digital business card in the standard .vcf format. On a phone, tapping it or scanning its QR code offers to save the name, phone, email, website and address straight into the contacts app, with no typing.
How it works
How do you set up file, vcard and event links in GoTinyURL?
Pick the type, then Upload or fill in, then Get the link, then Share and track. Each step takes a few seconds in the dashboard at app.gotinyurl.com.
Pick the type
File, vCard, event or static site.
Upload or fill in
The file, the contact details, the event date or the site files.
Get the link
A short link and a matching QR code.
Share and track
Downloads, saves and opens are counted like clicks.
Plans
Which GoTinyURL plans include file, vcard and event links?
File, vCard, event and static site links is included on every plan; the limits grow with each plan. Lifetime tiers are listed on the lifetime deal page.
| Plan | Free Free | Starter $7/mo | Pro $16/mo | Business $39/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File links | 3 | 20 | 100 | 500 |
| vCard links | 3 | 10 | 50 | Unlimited |
| Event (calendar) links | 3 | 10 | 50 | Unlimited |
| Static sites | 1 | 2 | 10 | 50 |
Who uses it
Who gets the most from file, vcard and event links?
Small businesses: vcard business cards
A QR that saves your details to a phone.
How small businesses use GoTinyURLRestaurants and retail: menu as a file link
Upload the PDF menu and give it a short link.
How restaurants and retail use GoTinyURLFAQ
File, vCard, event and static site links: common questions
Q01What file size can I upload for a file link?
Up to 2 MB per file at the moment, which suits PDFs, menus, price lists and images. For bigger files, host them elsewhere and shorten the download link.
Q02How many vCards can I create?
Free includes 3 vCard links, Starter 10, Pro 50 and Business unlimited.
Q03Do vCards work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The .vcf format is supported by the contacts apps on iOS and Android; the phone offers to save the contact when the link is opened.
Q04What is an event link?
An event link creates a calendar entry with a title, start and end time, location and description. Opening it lets people add the event to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook.
Q05What can I host as a static site?
A small website made of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and images, such as a one-page event microsite or a product sheet. It is served behind your short link. Server-side code is not supported.
Q06Can I make a QR code for my business card?
Yes. Create a vCard link, then generate its QR code and print it on your card. Anyone scanning it can save your details instantly.
Q07Can I update a file without changing the link?
Yes. Replace the file on the existing file link and the same short link and QR code serve the new version.
Q08Are file links private?
Anyone with the link can open the file. Add a password or an expiry date with link controls when the file should not stay public.
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