Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about 0bla.
Is it free?
Yes, you can use 0bla for free.
You can create a link without an account, immediately. In that case, the link stays active for 5 minutes, then it disappears automatically.
If you create an account, you can keep your links longer and access more features.
You can create a link without an account, immediately. In that case, the link stays active for 5 minutes, then it disappears automatically.
If you create an account, you can keep your links longer and access more features.
Why do links without an account disappear after 5 minutes?
This is a deliberate choice to protect the service.
Without limits, some could use the links to share abusive content or spam. The 5-minute duration allows simple and quick usage while preventing misuse.
If you need lasting links, simply create an account.
Without limits, some could use the links to share abusive content or spam. The 5-minute duration allows simple and quick usage while preventing misuse.
If you need lasting links, simply create an account.
Are my links secure?
Yes, links are secure by default.
The connection is encrypted (HTTPS) and the service enforces strict security rules. You can also add protections like a password or an expiration.
The goal is for your links to work correctly without exposing your data.
The connection is encrypted (HTTPS) and the service enforces strict security rules. You can also add protections like a password or an expiration.
The goal is for your links to work correctly without exposing your data.
Do you track people who click on my links?
No.
0bla does not seek to track individual users. No personal data is collected on the visitor side, and technical information is not stored in plain text.
You get useful statistics, but without surveillance of individuals.
0bla does not seek to track individual users. No personal data is collected on the visitor side, and technical information is not stored in plain text.
You get useful statistics, but without surveillance of individuals.
What statistics can I see?
You can see your link activity in a simple and useful way.
For example: the number of clicks, the approximate country, and the device type.
This data is presented to help you understand your link usage, without compromising visitor privacy.
For example: the number of clicks, the approximate country, and the device type.
This data is presented to help you understand your link usage, without compromising visitor privacy.
Can I customize my links?
Yes.
You can choose an alias (a custom name for your link), add a password, set an expiration date, limit the number of clicks, and adapt the link based on the device.
This allows you to tailor your links to your needs.
You can choose an alias (a custom name for your link), add a password, set an expiration date, limit the number of clicks, and adapt the link based on the device.
This allows you to tailor your links to your needs.
Why do you say "Zero-Trace"?
It means we minimize data collection as much as possible.
Unlike many services, 0bla does not store personal information about visitors and does not resell data.
Only the information necessary for operation and statistics is used, in a controlled manner.
Unlike many services, 0bla does not store personal information about visitors and does not resell data.
Only the information necessary for operation and statistics is used, in a controlled manner.
Where is the data hosted?
The service is hosted in Switzerland.
This provides a stricter framework for data protection, compared to some international hosting providers.
This provides a stricter framework for data protection, compared to some international hosting providers.
Can I use 0bla without creating an account?
Yes.
You can shorten a link immediately without signing up. However, these links are temporary (5 minutes).
Creating an account gives you lasting links and more control.
You can shorten a link immediately without signing up. However, these links are temporary (5 minutes).
Creating an account gives you lasting links and more control.
What happens if my link expires or is deleted?
The link simply stops working.
This can happen if the duration is exceeded, the click limit is reached, or the link was temporary (no account).
This ensures that links do not remain active indefinitely without oversight.
This can happen if the duration is exceeded, the click limit is reached, or the link was temporary (no account).
This ensures that links do not remain active indefinitely without oversight.