Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about how to use X.gd and its features.

X.gd is operated on a non-profit-oriented basis, rather than with monetization as its main goal. By making the system highly efficient and automating operations, we keep costs low and provide many features for free that other services charge for.
Shortened URLs you create can be used indefinitely.
No. When a shortened URL is opened, it goes straight to the destination page without showing an ad page.
Yes. You can use it for commercial purposes.
Yes. When creating a shortened URL, you can specify it in the format x.gd/[your-custom-text] from the options.
With the Free Max plan, you can change the redirect destination from the settings screen for shortened URLs created in your account.
Yes. Shortened URLs created with the Free Plus plan or higher can have redirects disabled from the settings screen.
You can open the analytics page by adding “+” to the end of the shortened URL. For example, if the shortened URL is “https://x.gd/demo”, open “https://x.gd/demo+”.
You can disable analytics from the options when creating a shortened URL. With the Free Plus plan or higher, you can also keep analytics enabled while making them private so only you can view them.
For shortened URLs created with the Free Plus plan or higher, you can check the password from the dashboard settings.
Yes. X.gd does not restrict access by region and is used from more than 200 countries and regions worldwide.
X.gd is an independently operated URL shortener with a non-profit background. It is widely used by everyone from individuals to companies and government organizations.
Yes. As with any other web service, we cannot promise a complete lifetime guarantee. However, X.gd is operated with a non-profit background, which makes it less likely to end due to monetization or operating cost issues, a common challenge for many URL shorteners.
Yes. To prevent abuse such as phishing scams, X.gd uses its own misuse detection system and semi-automated monitoring. We also work directly with security organizations to detect misuse early and respond quickly.