How to Create Shortened Links in Buffer
- George Apostolov
How to Create Shortened Links in Buffer: step-by-step guide
Inside Buffer's Create Post panel, tap the entry box and paste the link you want to add to your post.
Following that, click the 'Link Shortening' option down below to enable it.
After completing these steps, the shortened link will be automatically created and added to your Buffer post.
Quick answer: To create shortened links, paste your URL into the entry box within Buffer's Create Post panel, click the Link Shortening option below to enable it, and the shortened link will be automatically generated and added to your post.
About this Buffer tutorial
Generate custom shortened links inside Buffer by pasting your URL and enabling the link shortening tool directly within the post creation panel. This guide shows how to create Shortened Links in Buffer in 3 steps, starting with "Inside Buffer's Create Post panel, tap the entry box and paste the link you want to add..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the shortened link will be automatically created and adde...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Buffer interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create Shortened Links in Buffer?
3 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Buffer data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Buffer. Related guides: How to Create Variations of the Same Post in Buffer, How to Create Video Captions for Buffer Posts Using AI and How to Crop Images in Buffer Posts. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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