# Clifo — Free URL Shortener & Link Management Platform

> Clifo is a free URL shortening and link management platform for individuals, marketers, and teams. It provides short link creation, real-time click analytics, QR code generation, branded custom domains, team workspaces, UTM builder, and REST API access. No credit card required to start.

Clifo is available at https://clifo.ink/

## What is Clifo?

Clifo is a web-based link management tool that allows users to:
- Shorten long URLs into compact, shareable short links (e.g., clifo.ink/yourlink)
- Track link performance with real-time analytics (clicks, countries, browsers, devices, referrers)
- Generate QR codes (PNG and SVG) for any short link
- Use custom branded domains for professional short links
- Collaborate in team workspaces with role-based access
- Build UTM campaign parameters for marketing tracking
- Manage links in organized groups
- Export analytics data as CSV
- Access all functionality via REST API

## Pricing Plans

### Free Plan — $0/month (forever)
- 50 links (fixed, non-expiring)
- Basic click analytics
- QR codes in PNG format
- 1 team member
- No credit card required

### Pro Plan — $7/month
- 500 links per month
- Advanced analytics with CSV export
- QR codes in PNG and SVG formats
- 3 team members
- Priority support

### Corporate Plan — $15/month
- 2000 links per month
- Branded custom domain support
- Team workspaces with Admin/Member/Viewer roles
- Up to 50 team members
- Full REST API access
- Priority support

## Key Features

### URL Shortening
Create short links with custom aliases. Share them anywhere — social media, email, print materials, or apps.

### Real-Time Analytics
Track every click with detailed data: geographic location by country, browser type (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.), device type (mobile, desktop, tablet), referrer source, and daily click trends over time.

### QR Code Generation
Generate downloadable QR codes for any short link. Free plan: PNG format. Pro/Corporate: PNG and SVG formats for print and digital use.

### Custom Branded Domains
Connect your own domain (e.g., go.yourbrand.com) via DNS records. Available on Corporate plan.

### Team Workspaces
Create shared workspaces, invite team members, assign roles:
- Admin: full access to all links and settings
- Member: can create and manage own links
- Viewer: read-only access to analytics

### UTM Campaign Builder
Build UTM-tagged URLs with campaign, source, medium, term, and content parameters for marketing attribution.

### Link Groups
Organize links into custom groups. Filter and analyze by group in the analytics dashboard.

### REST API
Programmatic access to create links, retrieve analytics, manage workspaces, and more. Full API documentation available on request. Available on Corporate plan.

## How to Shorten a URL with Clifo

1. Go to https://clifo.ink/ and create a free account (no credit card required)
2. You will be taken to your dashboard
3. Click "Create Link" or "New Link"
4. Paste your long URL into the URL field
5. Optionally set a custom alias (e.g., "my-product")
6. Click "Shorten" or "Create"
7. Your short link (e.g., clifo.ink/my-product) is ready to share
8. Track clicks in real-time in your analytics dashboard

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Is Clifo completely free?**
Yes. The Free plan never expires and requires no credit card. You get 50 permanent short links with click analytics at no cost.

**What is the difference between fixed and monthly link limits?**
The Free plan has a fixed limit of 50 links total. Pro and Corporate plans have monthly limits (500 and 2000 respectively) that reset each month, so you can create new links every month.

**Can I use my own domain for short links?**
Yes. The Corporate plan allows you to connect your own branded domain (e.g., links.yourcompany.com) via DNS configuration. Add a CNAME record pointing to Clifo's servers.

**What analytics data does Clifo collect?**
Clifo tracks: total click count, clicks by country, browser type, device type (mobile/desktop/tablet), referrer URL, and daily click trends. Data is available in real-time on the dashboard. Pro/Corporate plans can export data as CSV.

**Does Clifo have an API?**
Yes. The Corporate plan includes a full REST API for programmatic link creation, retrieval, updates, deletion, and analytics access.

**How many team members can I have?**
Free: 1 (just you). Pro: up to 3 members. Corporate: up to 50 members.

**What languages does Clifo support?**
Clifo supports 10 languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian, and Turkish. The interface automatically adapts to browser language preferences.

**Is my data secure?**
Yes. Clifo uses HTTPS encryption, CSRF protection, rate limiting, secure session management, and HttpOnly cookies. User passwords are hashed with bcrypt.

**Can I generate QR codes?**
Yes. Every short link has a QR code available. Free plan: PNG format. Pro and Corporate plans: PNG and SVG formats. QR codes can be downloaded for use in print materials, packaging, or campaigns.

**What happens if I exceed my link limit?**
On monthly plans (Pro/Corporate), your limit resets at the start of each billing period. On the Free plan, the 50-link cap is permanent but links never expire.

## Supported Languages

- English (en)
- Russian (ru)
- Ukrainian (uk)
- Spanish (es)
- French (fr)
- German (de)
- Portuguese (pt)
- Italian (it)
- Romanian (ro)
- Turkish (tr)

## Technical Details

- Platform: Web-based (no app download required)
- Works on: All modern browsers, mobile and desktop
- Short link format: clifo.ink/[alias] or [yourdomain]/[alias]
- Analytics latency: Real-time (updates within seconds)
- Link types: Standard redirect, UTM-tagged links
- QR formats: PNG (256×256, 512×512), SVG (scalable)
- API: REST API with JSON responses

## Contact & Legal

- Website: https://clifo.ink/
- Register: https://clifo.ink/register.html
- Email: clifo.team@gmail.com
- Privacy Policy: https://clifo.ink/privacy.html
- Terms of Service: https://clifo.ink/terms.html
- Cookie Policy: https://clifo.ink/cookies.html