A URL shortener is a useful tool to shorten and simplify long and complex URLs. This makes sharing links easier and clearer. In addition, the ZDV can enable the creation of permalinks – i.e. permanent and fixed links.
Basic data
| Possible uses | Shortening long URLs into compact, shareable links and creating fixed permalinks (e.g. jgu.to/zdv/vpn). |
|---|---|
| Who is it for? | JGU staff and students who want to create short, easy-to-share links or use official JGU permalinks. |
| Responsible | ZDV |
| Go to the application | Short domain: jgu.to |
Requirements
- Users: A valid JGU account. Sign-in is required to create and manage your own short links.
- Permalink administrators: In addition to a JGU account, admin rights for a specific prefix (e.g.
zdv) granted by the ZDV are required.
Features
- Shortening long URLs into compact, shareable links
- Creation of fixed permalinks with a defined structure (e.g.
jgu.to/zdv/vpn) - Management of your own short links
- Statistics on clicks and usage
Sign in
- Sign-in is performed with your JGU account.
- Open the short domain jgu.to.
- Sign in with your JGU account credentials.
- You will be taken to the overview of your short links, where you can create new links.
Permalinks
Permalinks are links with a specific structure, such as jgu.to/zdv/vpn. To create such fixed links, the prefix (in this example zdv) must be defined and made available to specific people with administrator rights.
If you would like to use a permalink, please contact zdvdev@uni-mainz.de to obtain admin rights.
Support
If you have any questions, please contact zdvdev@uni-mainz.de.