If you’ve ever tried to share a Google Doc, Sheet, Form, or Slide deck, you already know the pain:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F8w3kjdlKfdl93KwmlqxsdLZB9/edit?usp=sharing

That’s not something you want to copy-paste into a tweet, add to your resume, or print on a flyer.

Whether you're a teacher, student, team lead, or just someone trying to make your links less chaotic, here's the fix: Y.GY — a free link shortener and QR code generator designed for cleaner, smarter sharing.

Why Shorten Google Links?

Google’s tools are incredible. But the links? Not so much.

Here's what you get with Y.GY:

✅ Clean, custom short URLs like y.gy/mydeck
✅ Instant QR codes you can print or embed anywhere
✅ Optional analytics to track clicks and scans
✅ No logins required (unless you want extra features)

And best of all — your original Google sharing permissions stay the same. We’re just wrapping your link, not replacing it.

Use Cases for Short Google Links

Teachers sharing slides or homework with students
Job seekers adding a portfolio (Google Drive link) to their resume
Event organizers linking to a Google Form RSVP via QR code on a flyer
Teams sharing onboarding docs without dumping a huge URL into Slack
Creators linking to Google Sheets-based tools or resources

One Link, Anywhere

A shortened link or QR code works everywhere:

📱 Instagram bio
📧 Email signature
🧾 Printed documents
🧠 Memory (it’s easier to remember y.gy/budget2025 than a long Drive URL)

And if you're printing it — QR codes are perfect. One scan and you're in.

How to Shorten Your Google Link (In 10 Seconds)

Go to app.y.gy
Paste your Google Doc/Sheet/Form/Slide URL
Pick a custom short name (optional)
Click Shorten
Copy your short link or download the QR code

That’s it. You’re done.

No tricks, no logins required, no expiration timers. Just a better way to share links.

Bonus: Dynamic QR Codes & Analytics (Optional)

If you upgrade your account account, you unlock:

Real-time QR scan + link click tracking
Editable destination links (great if your doc ever changes)
UTM parameter support for marketing campaigns

Great for teams, creators, and anyone who wants more control.

Final Thoughts

Google tools are built for collaboration. But their links… kind of aren’t. Let’s fix that.

Whether you're sending a doc to 1 person or 1,000, make it frictionless.

👉 Shorten your Google link at y.gy

You’ll wonder how you ever shared without it.