{"id":5231,"date":"2026-04-06T08:11:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golinks.com\/blog\/?p=5231"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:24:39","slug":"how-to-shorten-a-link-in-google-docs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.golinks.com\/blog\/how-to-shorten-a-link-in-google-docs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Shorten a Link in Google Docs: The Best Tool for Internal Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever pasted a sprawling Google Docs URL into a team chat, an email, or another document, you already know the problem: long links are ugly, hard to remember, and nearly impossible to share verbally. For teams that live inside Google Docs \u2014 whether for onboarding guides, SOPs, style guides, or shared knowledge bases \u2014 a reliable way to shorten links isn&#8217;t a nice-to-have, it&#8217;s a productivity essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A go link is a short, memorable internal URL \u2014 like <code>go\/onboarding<\/code> or <code>go\/brand-guide<\/code> \u2014 that redirects anyone on your team to any destination you set.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide covers the fastest, most team-friendly way to shorten a link in Google Docs, including a step-by-step walkthrough and answers to common questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-best-way-to-shorten-a-link-in-google-docs\"><strong>What Is the Best Way to Shorten a Link in Google Docs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to shorten a link in Google Docs is to use GoLinks, a team-focused URL shortener. Install the GoLinks Chrome extension, paste your long URL, generate a short &#8220;go link,&#8221; and insert it directly into your Google Doc. Unlike public shorteners or discontinued tools like Google&#8217;s own URL shortener (goo.gl), GoLinks lets teams save, organize, and share links securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-need-a-link-shortener-for-google-docs\"><strong>Why You Need a Link Shortener for Google Docs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Long URLs buried inside Google Docs create friction \u2014 especially in onboarding guides, style guides, wikis, and other frequently shared internal documents. A good short link is easier to read, easier to remember, and can even be shared verbally in a meeting or Slack huddle without anyone scrambling to type a 90-character URL. And the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.com\/blog\/5-reasons-why-you-should-use-a-url-shortener\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits of using a URL shortener<\/a> go beyond convenience \u2014 the right tool also improves analytics visibility, strengthens security, and makes internal knowledge easier to find at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The need has only grown since Google discontinued its built-in URL shortener (goo.gl) in 2018, leaving teams without a native solution. Public tools like Bitly fill the gap for personal use, but they weren&#8217;t built for internal teams \u2014 they lack the access controls, organization features, and security standards that company documentation demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-golinks-the-best-google-docs-link-shortener-for-teams\"><strong>GoLinks: The Best Google Docs Link Shortener for Teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GoLinks is purpose-built for internal teams who live inside tools like Google Docs. Instead of copying and pasting long, unwieldy URLs, your team gets short, memorable go links \u2014 like go\/onboarding or go\/brand-guide \u2014 that anyone can type directly into a browser, drop into a Slack message, or say out loud in a meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28143427\/link-shortening-1024x514.png\" alt=\"GoLinks link shortening tool \" class=\"wp-image-5302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28143427\/link-shortening-1024x514.png 1024w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28143427\/link-shortening-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28143427\/link-shortening-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28143427\/link-shortening-40x20.png 40w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28143427\/link-shortening.png 1340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-golinks-beats-other-url-shorteners\"><strong>Why GoLinks Beats Other URL Shorteners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>GoLinks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bitly (free)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Built for teams<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Save &amp; organize links<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Share verbally<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SOC 2 compliant<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Google Docs integration<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analytics<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GoLinks also integrates natively with Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and more \u2014 so your short links work seamlessly across every tool your team already uses, not just Google Docs. For a deeper look at why public shorteners fall short for internal use \u2014 and what actually drives team-wide adoption \u2014 see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.com\/blog\/internal-short-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">internal short links<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-shorten-a-link-in-google-docs-step-by-step\"><strong>How to Shorten a Link in Google Docs: Step-by-Step<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to create a short link inside any Google Doc using the GoLinks Chrome extension:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151127\/browser-extension-1-1024x682.png\" alt=\"GoLinks Chrome extension open in Google Docs, showing fields to create a go link with a destination URL, link name, tags, and description\" class=\"wp-image-5308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151127\/browser-extension-1-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151127\/browser-extension-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151127\/browser-extension-1-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151127\/browser-extension-1-40x27.png 40w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151127\/browser-extension-1.png 1340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Create your account<\/strong> \u2014 Go to golinks.io and sign up for free in under a minute. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Install the Chrome extension<\/strong> \u2014 Search for GoLinks in the Chrome Web Store and add it to your browser. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open your Google Doc<\/strong> \u2014 Navigate in Chrome to the document whose URL you want to shorten. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Copy the long URL<\/strong> \u2014 Grab the full https:\/\/docs.google.com\/\u2026 address from your browser&#8217;s address bar. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open the GoLinks extension<\/strong> \u2014 Click the GoLinks icon in your browser toolbar to launch the link creation panel. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paste your URL<\/strong> \u2014 Drop the long URL into the Destination URL field inside the extension. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Name your go link<\/strong> \u2014 Give it a short, memorable name like <code>go\/q3-report<\/code> or <code>go\/brand-guide<\/code>. Optionally add tags and a description. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Copy and insert your short link<\/strong> \u2014 Click Create, copy the go link, and paste it into your Google Doc. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share it anywhere<\/strong> \u2014 Drop it in Slack, say it aloud in a meeting, or type it directly into any browser \u2014 no copying or clicking required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Once your team knows a go link by name, they can type it directly into any browser \u2014 no copying, no pasting, no clicks required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151136\/collaboration-1-1024x651.png\" alt=\"Team sharing a GoLinks short link (go\/campaign-sync) in a chat to instantly direct colleagues to a shared Google Doc\" class=\"wp-image-5309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151136\/collaboration-1-1024x651.png 1024w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151136\/collaboration-1-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151136\/collaboration-1-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151136\/collaboration-1-40x25.png 40w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151136\/collaboration-1.png 1340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-ways-to-shorten-google-drive-links\"><strong><strong>Additional Ways to Shorten Google Drive Links<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chrome extension isn&#8217;t the only option. GoLinks also offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/golinks_for_google_docs\/360435649280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Docs add-on<\/a> that automatically converts all go links in your document into clickable hyperlinks \u2014 a handy step before sharing any final version with readers who may be less familiar with go link conventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151144\/conversion-1-1024x591.png\" alt=\"GoLinks add-on to shorten google doc links\" class=\"wp-image-5310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151144\/conversion-1-1024x591.png 1024w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151144\/conversion-1-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151144\/conversion-1-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151144\/conversion-1-40x23.png 40w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/28151144\/conversion-1.png 1340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-benefits-of-using-golinks-to-shorten-links-in-google-docs\"><strong>Key Benefits of Using GoLinks to Shorten Links in Google Docs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Memorable, customizable short links<\/strong> Replace https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1BxiMVs0XRA&#8230; with something like go\/style-guide. Short, intuitive links stick \u2014 long URLs don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verbal shareability<\/strong> GoLinks can be spoken aloud in a meeting or Zoom call \u2014 &#8220;just go to go\/onboarding&#8221; \u2014 something no long URL or standard Bitly link can do. It&#8217;s the rare productivity tool that works as well offline as it does on screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Analytics and usage tracking<\/strong> See exactly which resources your team uses and which ones collect dust. Use that data to tighten up your documentation, retire outdated links, and keep employees pointed at what actually matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enterprise-grade security and compliance<\/strong> GoLinks uses single sign-on (SSO), encrypted customer data, and is SOC 2 Type II certified \u2014 so even your most sensitive internal documentation<a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.com\/blog\/the-hidden-risks-of-open-source-go-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> stays protected<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seamless <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/integrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>integrations<\/strong><\/a> GoLinks works with Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Notion, Confluence, and more. Wherever your team works, go links work too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-shortening-links-in-google-docs-today\"><strong>Start Shortening Links in Google Docs Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google no longer offers a native link shortener, and public tools like Bitly weren&#8217;t built for internal teams. GoLinks fills that gap \u2014 secure, team-friendly, and deeply integrated with Google Docs. The result is short, memorable links your whole team will actually use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/signup.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up for a free GoLinks account<\/a>, install the Chrome extension, and create your first go link in under two minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row bg-dark rounded p-3 my-1\">\n<div class=\"col col-12 col-md-8 my-auto\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading text-white\" id=\"h-access-and-share-resources-instantly-with-golinks\">Access and share resources instantly with GoLinks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.golinks.io\/signup.php?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-cta&amp;utm_content=free-trial\" role=\"button\">Try for free<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full rounded my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"624\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25102826\/golinks_blog_footer_cta_2x_2x-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25102826\/golinks_blog_footer_cta_2x_2x-1.webp 624w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25102826\/golinks_blog_footer_cta_2x_2x-1-300x215.webp 300w, https:\/\/images.golinks.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25102826\/golinks_blog_footer_cta_2x_2x-1-40x29.webp 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-about-shortening-links-in-google-docs\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Shortening Links in Google Docs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775142187622\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you shorten a link directly in Google Docs?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Google Docs does not have a built-in link shortener. The best way to shorten a link in Google Docs is to use a third-party tool like GoLinks, which integrates directly via a Chrome extension and Google Docs add-on.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775142235463\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does Google still offer a URL shortener?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Google discontinued goo.gl in 2018 as usage declined and third-party services grew in popularity. All existing short links expired on March 30, 2019 \u2014 leaving teams without a native solution and the need to find a purpose-built alternative.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775142250696\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the best link shortener for Google Docs?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">GoLinks is the best link shortener for Google Docs. It integrates via a Chrome extension and Google Docs add-on, offers a free plan, and is designed specifically for internal teams \u2014 not just public sharing.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775142263468\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Bitly safe to use in internal Google Docs?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bitly is a public tool not designed for internal documentation. It lacks enterprise-grade permissions, team management, and organizational access controls. For internal Google Docs, GoLinks is a more secure and better-organized alternative.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775142277233\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I create a short link for a Google Drive file?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Install the GoLinks Chrome extension, open the Google Drive file, copy its URL, click the GoLinks extension icon, paste the URL, name your go link, and insert it wherever you need it \u2014 including directly in a Google Doc.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775142287748\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I share a GoLink verbally?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes \u2014 and that&#8217;s one of GoLinks&#8217; biggest advantages over standard link shorteners. 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