> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.urldn.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Create and share your first URLdn short link from the dashboard.

URLdn helps you turn long URLs into short, trackable links. You can create a link, share it, and review its click activity from the dashboard.

## Get started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Sign up at [urldn.com](https://urldn.com) and open your dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a short link">
    Choose **Create Link**, paste your destination URL, and optionally add a custom slug, tags, password, expiration date, or UTM details. Then choose **Create Link**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share the link">
    Copy the short URL from the link details page and share it wherever you need it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review performance">
    Open the link from **Dashboard > Links** to see clicks and the analytics available on your plan.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create a QR code" icon="qrcode" href="/qr-codes">
    Turn a short link into a scannable code.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect a custom domain" icon="globe" href="/custom-domains">
    Use your own branded domain for short links.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build a bio page" icon="layout" href="/bio-pages">
    Share several links from one public page.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ask the AI analyst" icon="sparkles" href="/ai-analyst">
    Explore your click data with plain-English questions.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Need help? Contact URLdn support from the website or your dashboard.
</Note>