Build a fully self-hosted URL shortener in n8n with short link generation, click-tracking redirection, and analytics dashboard using Airtable.
This n8n workflow implements a complete self-hosted URL shortening service divided into three sub-workflows. The first handles short URL creation: it processes incoming long URLs via webhook, generates a unique ID, stores the mapping in Airtable, and returns a shortened n8n.ly link. The second manages redirection: upon accessing the short link, it validates the ID in the database, increments the visit count, and performs a 301 redirect to the original URL. The third provides a dashboard: it fetc
Platform
n8n
Category
File & Document Management
Price
$19.99
Creator
QualityWorkflows
URL Shortener
Dashboard
Airtable
Self-Hosted
Webhook
Redirection
Analytics
Development Tools
Statistics
How to import this workflow into n8n
1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.