Frequently Asked Questions

How your links earn, why a view might not count, and how you get paid.

Getting started

Is ShrinkMe free to use?

Yes. Signing up and shortening links is free. We pay you for the visits your links bring.

Do I need an account to shorten a link?

Yes. Shortening is free, but you need a free account so we know whom to pay. Signing up takes a minute, with your email or your Google account. Create a free account

How can I shorten links once I have an account?

Use "Shorten link" at the top of every page in your account. For many links at once there is the Mass Shrinker; for websites and apps there are the Developer API, the Full Page Script and the bookmarklet, all under Tools.

Earnings

How much does a view pay?

It depends on where your visitor is and on their device: each country has its own rate per 1,000 paid views, up to $22.00. See the rate for every country

Why might a view not count?

A view is paid when a real visitor goes through your link to the end. It does not count when:

  • the same visitor already opened one of your links in the last 24 hours
  • JavaScript or cookies are switched off, or an ad blocker is on
  • the visitor uses a proxy or VPN
  • the visitor leaves before reaching the destination

Fake or forced clicks are found and can close your account.

Why are my rates lower than the payout rates page?

Rates also depend on the quality of your traffic, so they can differ from one publisher to another. Real visitors who are interested in your links earn the most.

Can I ask people to click my links?

No. Visitors must open your links only to reach the content behind them, not because they were asked, paid or forced to. Asking for clicks can close your account.

How do referrals work?

Share your referral link. When someone signs up with it, you get 20% of what they earn from their links, for as long as they use ShrinkMe.

Withdrawals

Which withdrawal methods are there?

Choose one in Settings › Payout method:

  • Binance Pay — from $5
  • Airtm — from $5
  • USDT (TRC20) — from $10
  • Paytm — from $5
  • PhonePe — from $5
  • UPI — from $5
  • PayPal — from $5
When can I withdraw?

Any day, as soon as your balance reaches the minimum for your method ($5 for most methods). Ask for it on the Withdraw page.

How long does a payout take?

We pay within 1 business day. You can follow every request on your Withdraw page, and we email you when it is paid.

Account and safety

How do I keep my account safe?

Turn on two-step sign-in in Settings › Security. You then need a code from an app on your phone to sign in or to change your payout details.

Can you stop someone shortening my URL?

Yes. Send us the short links and show that the content is yours, and we block them. Report a link

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