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PPS URL Shortener

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Whether for students, parents, or conference attendees, sometimes it is just easier to have a short, clean web address to share, especially when that URL needs to be typed. And, with goo.gl shutting down and the necessity to block all other URL shorteners for student and network safety, we would like to welcome you to... 

... the PPS URL Shortener!

https://ppsurl.me/create



Google Classroom...
... is still the most efficient way to share links with students; however, during instances where a link must be typed, such as parent-teacher conferences or for printed materials, a shortened URL is more convenient.

How to...

  1. Locate and copy the URL you wish to shorten
  2. Visit ppsurl.me/create
  3. Erase the "http://" in the URL box and paste your URL in its place
  4. Provide a Title (Optional, yet convenient)
  5. Check the captcha box, if present
  6. Click Shorten


What to do next...

In the image below...
  1. This box holds your new short link (example: https://ppsurl.me/3rvci)
  2. This second box holds both your optional title and new short link (ex: Focusing on Distraction https://ppsurl.me/3rvci)
  3. Copy the link from either box #1 or #2 and then paste it to your desired document/site
  4. Close this window when you are ready

We hope you find this new tool useful as you share your work with others!

Paul
Paul




Don't Forget...
... files in Google Drive still need to have the proper sharing permissions set prior to sharing. The PPS URL Shortener does not automatically set those permissions.  


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