go.osu.edu Create Shortened URLs

Create short web links for the Ohio State community.

To use go.osu.edu you must have an Ohio State Name.#.

Why is this cool or necessary? Is it like bit.ly?

You can create shorter web links — and name them yourself — that you can use in social media, print, signage, etc.
The shortened url can be trusted and is permanent.
Create random or customized urls: "go.osu.edu/123" or "go.osu.edu/alumni"
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