Using the URL Shortener on Opus1.io

This article shows how to use the URL shortener within Opus1.io. This URL shortener will help you streamline links in your communications and prevent your messages being flagged by carriers.

Overview

Opus1.io provides a built-in URL shortener to help you streamline links in your communications. This feature is essential to ensure that your messages aren't blocked as spam by carriers. Here’s how to use it effectively:

Where the URL Shortener Appears

  1. Batch SMS:
  • When sending batch SMS messages, the URL shortener option is available within the SMS composition window.
  • Simply paste the long URL into the message box, and the system will automatically shorten it for you.


  1. Conversations View:
  • In the Conversations view, you can also utilize the URL shortener when sending individual messages.
  • Just like in batch SMS, paste the long URL into the message box, and it will be shortened automatically.

Why Use Opus1.io's Built-In URL Shortener

It’s important to note that you should only use Opus1.io’s built-in URL shortener. Publicly-available URL shorteners may lead to your messages being marked as spam by carriers, potentially causing your messages to be blocked and not delivered to your recipients.

Best Practices

For more information on best practices for using batch SMS, please refer to our Batch SMS Best Practices article.

By following these guidelines and utilizing Opus1.io’s built-in URL shortener, you can ensure your messages are delivered efficiently and effectively.