Introduction

SMS messages have a limited length, so you want to save characters!

TNZ's SMS service has a built-in automated URL Shortener.

 

Why use TNZ's URL Shortener?

A couple of benefits:

  • It's free to use
  • It's built into the TNZ service - no external system needed!
  • It uses tnz.nz links, or use your own short domain for an additional fee
  • It uses unique links per mobile number so you can track who opens which links, when, and on which device, all from within the TNZ Dashboard

You can send a maximum of 9 links per message.

 

How to send short links using TNZ's URL Shortener

Dashboard

When using the Dashboard, the Link tool can be found under Send SMS | Add Commands | [[Link]]

 

APIs & Email-to-SMS

Simply insert the Link command into the SMS message.

You send:

Check the link for info: [[Link:https://www.company.com/path/to/long/link.html?ExtraParameters=Value]]

 

The mobile receives:

Check the link for info: tnz.nz/A1B2C3

 

 

How to track clicks and opens

From the TNZ Dashboard, select View Messages | Message Link Tracking to see link reports.