Random slug or custom alias?
Choosing your own back-half and alias rules
31 July 2026
Random slugs are 6 characters, unguessable, and perfect for quick shares. Custom aliases are memorable and better for anything people might type by hand.
Use random for chat and email, custom for posters, talks, bios, and print.
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