Encrypted short links & QR codes
prvly is a zero‑knowledge URL shortener. Your link is encrypted in your browser and the secret key stays after the # so it never reaches our servers. Generate a QR code for any link—client‑side only or server‑stored. Prefer not to store anything at all? Use an offline QR that embeds the payload; Pro users can add password protection for client‑side links.
Client‑side AES‑GCM encryption. We cannot read your links.
No cookies, no pixels, no IP logs by default—privacy first.
Set expirations, one‑time opens, and revoke anytime.
Features
Privacy, proven
Links are encrypted in your browser with a random key, which is embedded in the URL fragment (after the #) so it never hits our servers. We store only ciphertext.
- • AES‑GCM with 256‑bit keys
- • Key stays in the URL fragment (#), never sent to us
- • Expiration and burn‑after‑read
Client‑side only & offline QR
Generate QR codes for both server‑stored and client‑side only links. Client‑side only avoids server storage entirely (Free uses base64 in the fragment; Pro adds password protection with strong key‑derivation).
- • QR codes for any link
- • Client‑side only mode (no server storage)
- • Offline QR codes that just work
Pro tools & controls
Go beyond basics with granular controls and protection for sensitive shares.
- • Burner links (expire after N uses)
- • Custom expiry up to 720 hours
- • Password‑protected client links & QR (Pro)
Pro support & extension
Get help when you need it and integrate prvly into your workflow.
- • Priority in‑app support chat (Pro)
- • Chrome extension integration —View on Chrome Web Store
- • 14‑day free trial to explore Pro
How it works
- 1. Encrypt locally
We generate a key and encrypt the destination URL and settings in your browser.
- 2. Store ciphertext
Only the encrypted blob is stored on our servers.
- 3. Share the link
The decryption key lives after the # and never gets sent to us.
Pricing
Free
Get started with prvly.
- • With account
- • Dashboard to see links
- • Extended expiry: up to 1 day
- • QR codes for any link
Pro
All Free features, plus:
- • Burner links (expire after N uses)
- • Password‑protected QR codes
- • Custom expiry
- • Chrome extension integration —View on Chrome Web Store
Use cases
Encrypted Invite Links
Imagine Zoom, Slack, or Discord invite links wrapped in prvly.de so that only the intended recipient can use them — protecting against leaks if someone screenshots their chat.
Reset / Activation Links
Instead of sending long sensitive URLs (reset tokens) directly, prvly.de could wrap and encrypt them. Even if the email or chat is compromised, the link is useless without prvly’s decryption step.
Webhook URLs
Many webhooks contain secret tokens inside the URL. Shortening & encrypting avoids exposing these tokens in logs or chats.
Create your first private short link
No account required for basic links. Upgrade for burner links, custom expiry, and password‑protected client‑side links & QR.