What is URL encoding?

It is a method for encoding URLs when they are sent through our API. GET-parameters should be percent-encoded.

• www.urlencoder.io has a good summary of the process.
• URL-encoded query strings using PHP.
• URL-encoded query strings using online form.

When URLs are submitted through the shortening form, they are also processed and stored in an encoded format on our end.

• Path part of URL (including file name) is encoded according to RFC 3986 - using %20 for spaces.
• Query string (only if additional query params used) is encoded according to RFC 1738 - using + for spaces.