Short URL

Presented by the Government of Brunei Darussalam.

Official website links end with .gov.bn
Sites with .gov.bn are official government websites of Brunei Darussalam. See trusted websites .

Secure websites use HTTPS
Look for a lock () or https:// as an added precaution. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Overview

The Short URL feature enables users to generate concise and secure links that redirect to longer destination URLs. Designed with simplicity and control in mind, this feature supports two key modes: Redirection and File Sharing.

Redirection Mode allows users to shorten valid destination URLs ending with .gov.bn or .com.bn, making links more manageable and easier to share.
File Sharing Mode enables users to upload files and generate secure short links for file distribution. Optional password protection enhances security for sensitive file transfers.

Additional functionalities include:

Custom URL Names – Create memorable and branded short links.
Expiration Date – Configure links to automatically expire on a specified date.
QR Code Generation – Instantly generate scannable QR codes for each short URL.
Analytics Dashboard – Monitor link performance, including visit count, geographical location, and referrer data.

This feature is ideal for government agencies, businesses, and institutions looking to maintain a professional digital presence while simplifying URL management.

How to create redirection Short URLs

Right-click on URLs folder in your form workspace.
Click Create and select Short URL.
Under Mode, select Redirection
Enter a custom short path for your URL (e.g. event25)
Enter a valid Destination URL (e.g. https://go.gov.bn) within the global restrictions set by EGNC admins
To configure automatic expiry dates for your link, toggle on "Follow Expiration Date" and set the date.
Save and Publish.

How to create file sharing Short URLs

Right-click on URLs folder in your form workspace.
Click Create and select Short URL.
Under Mode, select Files
Enter a custom short path for your URL (e.g. event25)
Upload files to share under File Sharing section (file types are restricted by EGNC admins)
To configure a password to download the files, enter in your desired password
Save and Publish.

Note: Expiration date for File Sharing URLs are automatically set to after 7 days since publishing (number of days is configurable by EGNC admins). To refresh the expiration date, simply click "Save and Publish" again.

How to view generated QR code for your URL

After creating and publishing your URL, navigate to "QR" in the top-right corner
You will be able to view the QR code
Right-click to save as an image to your device

How to view analytics for your URL

After creating and publishing your URL, navigate to "Analytics" in the top-right corner
You will be able to view an analytics dashboard for your URL

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