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Creating Short URLs

If you need a short URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for a web page for publicity, you have some options:

goÂ鶹´«Ã½ URL Shortener

The allows you to create short URLS for any page within the following domains:

  • ung.edu
  • ungathletics.com
  • unggive.org
  • ungalumni.org
  • ung.catalog.acalog.edu

You do have the ability to log back in to goÂ鶹´«Ã½ after you have successfully created a custom URL and change the destination of the URL, so plan wisely and you will be able to use a custom URL for years to come.

goÂ鶹´«Ã½ Random URLs

Without needing to log in, you can generate a random three character URL for any page on those domains. Simply paste the destination URL in the text box on the goÂ鶹´«Ã½ site, select the 'Generate goÂ鶹´«Ã½' button, and you will be given the new short URL.

Random URL Example

 was randomly generated to redirect to this page:
/university-press/books/ilss-symposium-proceedings.php

goÂ鶹´«Ã½ Custom URLs

Custom go.ung.edu short URLs are will be submitted for approval. This is to avoid conflicts and keep short-form URLs meaningful, relevant, and within the best interests of the university. Custom URLs should meet the following guidelines:

  • Should accurately and distinctly describe the destination of the link
  • Should be easy to remember, use, & share 
  • Should not cause confusion with the name of another university unit or service
  • Should not be so generic that others could request the same  (e.g. go.ung.edu/classes)
  • Should not be used for testing purposes - use a randomly generated URL for that
  • Should not contain any sublevels, i.e., go.ung.edu/grad/apply

Custom URL Example

was created and approved to redirect to this page:
http://ung.edu/mike-cottrell-college-of-business/pros.php 

Â鶹´«Ã½ Building/Map URLs

Please note, we have already created friendly URLs for buildings on our campuses and for our degrees and programs.