# Shlink iOS shortcut {#shlink-ios-shortcut}


Create an iOS shortcut to generate short URLs with your Shlink instance, from [ycy-0510](https://github.com/ycy-0510).


## Installation {#installation}


1. Using an iOS device, go to https://shlink-shortcut.ycydev.org/, and click on "Get Shortcut".
2. Add the shortcut to your iPhone.
   ![Add shortcut](/images/integrations/ios-shortcut-add-shortcut.png)
3. Configure your custom domain (make sure you **do not** include a trailing slash).
   ![Set domain](/images/integrations/ios-shortcut-set-domain.png)
4. Generate an API key and paste it here.
   ![Set API key](/images/integrations/ios-shortcut-set-api-key.png)


## Usage {#usage}


Share any link from iOS, then tap Short URL in the Share Sheet.

![Generate short URL](/images/integrations/ios-shortcut-generate-url.png)

You can optionally set a custom slug, or leave it empty to let Shlink generate a random one.

![Custom slug](/images/integrations/ios-shortcut-custom-slug.png)

Once the short URL has been generated, it will be copied to the clipboard and show a notification.

Long-pressing the notification will display a QR code for the new link.

![QR code](/images/integrations/ios-shortcut-qr-code.png)