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How to post links in a Post

All links (URLs) posted in posts are shortened using our t.co service. When viewing the post on x.com the original URL (or shortened version of the original URL) will be displayed. Below are instructions on how to post a link in a post on the web and on your mobile device.

How to post a link in a Post
Step 1

Open your preferred mobile app, or begin a new text message.

Step 2

Type or paste the URL into your Post. Links will be adjusted with X's link shortener wherever you post them. Some clients will adjust your character count as you compose a Post; some won't.

Step 3

Post.

Step 1

Open your preferred mobile app, or begin a new text message.

Step 2

Type or paste the URL into your Post. Links will be adjusted with X's link shortener wherever you post them. Some clients will adjust your character count as you compose a Post; some won't.

Step 3

Post.

Step 1

Type or paste the URL into the Post box on x.com.

Step 2

A URL of any length will be altered to 23 characters, even if the link itself is less than 23 characters long. Your character count will reflect this.

Step 3

Click the Post button to post your Post and link.

 

Note: You cannot opt out of our t.co link shortening service. Why? Learn more here.


URL safety tips
 

  • Some URLs can be harmful. Please be careful when clicking links, especially ones that were shortened using an external link shortening service.
  • URLs converted by X's link service are checked against a list of potentially dangerous sites, and when there's a match, users will be warned before they continue.
  • Always check to see what website you're on before giving out your password or downloading any software.
  • Our Safe posting help page has more information on keeping your account secure.

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