See where a link goes
Paste a public URL to reveal its destination without intentionally opening the final page in your browser. Review whether the final domain matches the sender, brand, or action you expected.
Trust Lab
Redirect Checker
See where a link goes, inspect its redirect chain, and review the final URL and domain before you click.
Redirects are common and not always malicious. They matter when a link changes domains, hides the final destination, or uses multiple hops.
Redirect result
Enter a link to inspect the redirect path.
Redirect chain checker
Follow intermediate hops and status codes such as 301, 302, 307, and 308. Compare each registrable domain and identify the final URL at the end of the chain.
Check the final destination of a URL
The final URL matters more than the visible link text. Read the base domain carefully, compare it with the official destination, and pause if the page asks for credentials, payment, or downloads.
Why links redirect before opening
Legitimate links redirect for URL shortening, analytics, language selection, sign-in flows, and site migrations. The existence of a redirect alone does not make a link unsafe.
How attackers hide destinations with redirects
An attacker can place a shortener or trusted-looking redirect before a fake login page, lookalike domain, or download. Unexpected domain changes and excessive hops deserve closer review.
Safe redirect checking before clicking
Copy the link without opening it, inspect the redirect chain, verify the final domain independently, and use an official channel for sensitive actions. CheckLink provides visible risk signals, not a guarantee.
Tool guidance
How to use this tool
The URL is sent to CheckLink's scanner. No scan history is stored.
How to use it
Paste a public URL or domain.
Run the check to inspect the redirect path.
Review the final URL, final domain, hop count, and reasons.
Copy the chain if you need to share it.
What results mean
Redirects are common and not always bad.
A different final domain deserves context.
Multiple hops or hidden destinations may need manual review.
What to do next
Build a Quick Report for a clean summary.
Use Bulk Check for many links.
Request manual review for login, payment, download, or customer-facing links.
Browser extension
CheckLink browser extension
Open the current page, inspect links from the browser menu, and jump into CheckLink faster without an account.
Works with Chrome and compatible Chromium-based desktop browsers. Firefox and Safari versions are not currently available.
The extension sends a URL only when you choose a scan action. It does not store scan history.
Redirect checker FAQ
How can I see where a link goes?
Paste the public URL into the redirect checker and review each hop, status code, final URL, and final domain before deciding whether to open it.
What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain is the sequence of URLs and HTTP redirect responses a browser follows before reaching the final destination.
Can a redirect hide a phishing page?
Yes. A redirect can conceal a lookalike domain or fake login page until the final hop, although redirects are also common in legitimate links.
How do I check the final URL before clicking?
Copy the original link without opening it, run it through CheckLink, and read the final URL and registrable domain shown in the result.
Is it safe to open redirected links?
Not automatically. Review the final domain, source, request context, and visible risk signals. A redirect result is not a safety guarantee.