Link Shield
Privacy-friendly redirect links
Self-hosted • Signed links • Abuse-resistant

Share links with less referrer leakage.

Link Shield generates signed redirect URLs that help reduce referrer sharing and prevent open-redirect abuse. Host it on your own server — no third-party dependency.

Signed tokens (HMAC)

Stops your domain from being used as a public “open redirect” for spam/phishing.

Referrer reduction

Uses referrer policies and a safe interstitial page for best browser compatibility.

Hardening built-in

Blocks non-http(s) schemes and can block private IP/localhost style targets.

How it works

  • 1) Paste a destination URL
    We validate it (http/https only, optional block/allow lists).
  • 2) We mint a signed token
    Token includes an expiry time and tamper-proof signature.
  • 3) Redirect via an interstitial
    Best-effort “no-referrer” behavior depends on browser policies.
  • 4) You share the Link Shield URL
    Safe, short, and hosted under your own domain.

Generate a Link

Paste a URL and get a signed redirect link. (Requires domainurl.php on this server.)

Tip: You can embed this into forums/blogs as your “outbound link anonymizer”.

Generated link

FAQ

Does this fully hide referrers?

It reduces referrer leakage best-effort. Browser policies vary, but the interstitial approach is the most reliable.

Can someone misuse this for bad links?

Signed tokens prevent random third parties from turning your server into an open redirect.

Do you log anything?

Optional minimal logs are supported. You can hash IPs or disable logging entirely.