A complete reference for bah.is — from first link to API integration.
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Shorten your first link
Paste any URL, click "Shorten". Your bah.is/xxxxx link is ready instantly.
View analytics
Click any link in your dashboard to see clicks, countries, devices, and referrers in real time.
Download a QR code
Every link gets an SVG QR code. Download from the link detail page — ready for print or digital.
Creating a link
Paste any URL into the input field on the homepage or your dashboard. Click "Shorten" — your short link is created instantly.
Custom slugs
Want bah.is/my-brand instead of a random code? Type your preferred slug when creating a link. Slugs can use letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores (2–50 characters).
Editing a link
Open any link in your dashboard, click "Edit", and change the destination URL or title. The short link stays the same — no need to reshare.
Deleting a link
Click the trash icon on any link in your dashboard. Deleted links return a 404 page. This action cannot be undone.
Auto-generated
Every short link you create automatically gets a QR code. No extra steps needed.
Downloading
Go to any link's detail page in your dashboard and click "Download QR". The file is an SVG — it scales to any size without losing quality.
Best practices
Use short slugs for cleaner QR codes. Always test on a real phone before printing. Add a call to action next to the code.
Tracking scans
Every QR code scan counts as a click on your short link. You get the same analytics for scans as for regular clicks.
Overview dashboard
Your dashboard shows total clicks, unique visitors, top-performing links, and a click trend chart at a glance.
Per-link analytics
Click any link to see its detailed stats — clicks over time, country breakdown, device split, top referrers, and browser data.
Real-time feed
Pro users see a live feed of clicks as they happen — useful during campaigns, product launches, or social media pushes.
Exporting data
Pro users can export analytics as CSV or JSON from the dashboard. Use this for reporting, custom analysis, or feeding data into other tools.
Privacy
We hash IP addresses with a daily rotating salt and never store raw IPs. No cookies are set during redirects.
What it is
Use your own domain (like go.yourco.com) instead of bah.is for your short links. Available on Pro plan.
Setup
1. Go to Settings → Domains. 2. Add your domain. 3. Add the CNAME record to your DNS. 4. Wait for verification (usually under an hour).
After setup
New links default to your custom domain. Existing bah.is links stay as they are. You can switch between domains per link.
Creating a link
Paste any URL into the input field on the homepage or your dashboard. Click "Shorten" — your short link is created instantly.
Custom slugs
Want bah.is/my-brand instead of a random code? Type your preferred slug when creating a link. Slugs can use letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores (2–50 characters).
Editing a link
Open any link in your dashboard, click "Edit", and change the destination URL or title. The short link stays the same — no need to reshare.
Deleting a link
Click the trash icon on any link in your dashboard. Deleted links return a 404 page. This action cannot be undone.
Auto-generated
Every short link you create automatically gets a QR code. No extra steps needed.
Downloading
Go to any link's detail page in your dashboard and click "Download QR". The file is an SVG — it scales to any size without losing quality.
Best practices
Use short slugs for cleaner QR codes. Always test on a real phone before printing. Add a call to action next to the code.
Tracking scans
Every QR code scan counts as a click on your short link. You get the same analytics for scans as for regular clicks.
Overview dashboard
Your dashboard shows total clicks, unique visitors, top-performing links, and a click trend chart at a glance.
Per-link analytics
Click any link to see its detailed stats — clicks over time, country breakdown, device split, top referrers, and browser data.
Real-time feed
Pro users see a live feed of clicks as they happen — useful during campaigns, product launches, or social media pushes.
Exporting data
Pro users can export analytics as CSV or JSON from the dashboard. Use this for reporting, custom analysis, or feeding data into other tools.
Privacy
We hash IP addresses with a daily rotating salt and never store raw IPs. No cookies are set during redirects.
What it is
Use your own domain (like go.yourco.com) instead of bah.is for your short links. Available on Pro plan.
Setup
1. Go to Settings → Domains. 2. Add your domain. 3. Add the CNAME record to your DNS. 4. Wait for verification (usually under an hour).
After setup
New links default to your custom domain. Existing bah.is links stay as they are. You can switch between domains per link.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about bah.is, plans, privacy, and more.
Use bah.is with the tools you already use.
Build a Slack bot that automatically shortens every URL posted in a channel. Paste a URL, get a short link reply in the thread.
const res = await fetch(
'https://api.bah.is/v1/links',
{
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': `Bearer ${KEY}`,
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
body: JSON.stringify({ url }),
}
);
const { data } = await res.json();
// data.shortUrl → bah.is/xxxxxFull tutorial: Building a Slack bot with the bah.is API
Connect bah.is to 5,000+ apps. Auto-shorten links from your CRM, email tool, or spreadsheet whenever a new entry is added.
Setup:
Auto-shorten every new blog post URL when it's published. Use our API in a publish hook to generate short links for social sharing.
import requests
resp = requests.post(
'https://api.bah.is/v1/links',
headers={
'Authorization': f'Bearer {KEY}',
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
json={
'url': post_url,
'slug': post_slug,
}
)
short = resp.json()['data']['shortUrl']Full interactive reference with 22 endpoints — test requests live, see responses, copy code snippets.
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