Short Links
Create short URLs for JW content, making access easier without the need to type lengthy web addresses. This tool helps publishers simplify navigation to the content they need, ensuring quick and direct access.
Please read the "Learn More About This Tool" section to understand the limitations of using this tool.
Short links are permanent and cannot be modified. To replace an existing link, please create a new one.
Learn More About This Tool
Where to Use This Tool
This tool is intended solely for use by publishers for their personal study, theocratic assignments, or other organizational activities, and may only be shared with fellow publishers. It is not permitted to distribute this tool or any links generated by it outside of the organization, nor to use it for public ministry, including during return visits or Bible studies with interested individuals. Doing so could cause confusion with the organization's official websites.
Publishers must always use the official website (jw.org®) for public ministry. This tool is not a replacement for the official website, and publishers should never use it to access content for public ministry or to share content with interested individuals.
How to Use This Tool
This is a basic tutorial on how to use this tool:
- First, visit jw.org® (or any website owned by the organization) and copy the URL using the share feature or by copying the URL from the address bar.
- Then, navigate to this webpage and paste the copied URL into the input box.
- Click the Shorten URL button to generate your short link.
- Wait a few moments, and your generated short link will appear.
- Copy the short link and start using it.
Who Should Use This Tool?
This tool offers significant advantages to publishers by simplifying access to articles and media on the website through short links. With this tool, publishers can avoid the hassle of copying lengthy URLs or repeatedly searching for specific articles. Instead, they can create their own short links for easy access whenever needed.
To illustrate the purpose of this tool, let's consider a scenario: Imagine a publisher who wants to reference certain articles on the website. Currently, they might resort to copying the URL or the title. However, both options present challenges—URLs can be too complicated, and titles too lengthy.
So, what's the solution? This is where the tool becomes useful. Take, for instance, an online article titled "Is Truth Important Anymore?" Its URL is: 'https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=501100065&srcid=share.' As you can see, the URL is quite long. However, this tool can condense it to 'ijw.link/eTHxBD,' making it easier for the publisher to save or write down, and much simpler to access the article with just one short link.
Ultimately, it is up to each publisher to decide whether this tool is suitable for their personal use. If a publisher finds it beneficial, they are welcome to use it. If not, they are free to continue using the existing methods of accessing articles and media on the website.