Instagram link cleaner
Removes igsh and other share parameters from post and Reel links.
What it changes
Apps append parameters to shared links that identify the share or campaign. Untail removes those and keeps the ones the page needs, like the video ID.
Keeps what the page needs
YouTube video IDs, timestamps and playlists survive. Only known tracking parameters are removed.
Expands TikTok short links
vm.tiktok.com and vt.tiktok.com links are followed once by our server to get the full video URL.
Runs in your browser
Normal links are cleaned locally and never sent anywhere. Only short links are sent to our server to resolve the redirect.
FAQ
What is igsh in an Instagram URL?
Instagram often adds an igsh value to copied links. It is not necessary to point to a specific public post or Reel, so Untail removes it.
Can you clean Instagram Reel links?
Yes. Public /reel/ and /p/ permalinks are normalized and stripped of tracking parameters. Carousel img_index is preserved when present.
Will this hide my identity?
It reduces information embedded in the shared URL but cannot prevent tracking through accounts, cookies, or the platform itself. Some platforms can embed referral information in path tokens.
Install as an app
Add Untail to your home screen. On Android you can then pick it from the Share menu to clean a link directly.