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# FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Clean Links

## Getting Started

### What is Clean Links?

### Why do I need this app and why can't I just clean links manually?

### Which devices and iOS versions does Clean Links support?

### Why did we create Clean Links?

### How do I send links from my iPhone to my Mac?

### Can I send links to multiple Macs?

### Can I use Send to Mac with Shortcuts?

## Privacy & Security

### How does Clean Links protect my privacy?

### Can Clean Links block phishing ("quishing") attempts?

### Does Clean Links store my history or checked QR codes?

### How does the web link cleaner differ from the iPhone, iPad, and Mac app?

### Can I disable all network requests in Clean Links?

## Features & Integrations

### How do I clean a link I've copied?

### Why does Clean Links ask to paste from other apps on iPhone and iPad?

### How do I check a QR code?

### Can I expand and preview shortened URLs?

### Can I generate a privacy-safe QR code from a cleaned link?

### Does Clean Links work inside Safari, Mail, and other apps?

### How does the Clean Links Safari extension work?

### Does the Safari extension work on both iPhone and Mac?

### Can I automate link cleaning with Shortcuts or Siri?

## Comparisons

### How is Clean Links different from other URL cleaners like Firefox, Brave, or Link Cleaner?

### How is Send to Mac better than AirDrop?

### How is Send to Mac better than [iCloud Tabs](https://support.apple.com/en-us/108409)?

### How is Send to Mac better than Safari Tab Groups?

### How is Send to Mac better than Safari Reading List?

### How is Send to Mac better than [Handoff](https://support.apple.com/en-us/102426)?

### How is Send to Mac better than [Universal Clipboard](https://support.apple.com/en-us/102430)?

### How is Send to Mac better than iMessage?

### How is Send to Mac better than email?

### How is Send to Mac better than [Pushbullet](https://www.pushbullet.com/)?

### How is Send to Mac better than Firefox [Send Tabs](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/send-tab-firefox-ios-another-device)?

### How is Send to Mac better than Firefox tab sync?

### How is Send to Mac better than [HyperDuck](https://sindresorhus.com/hyperduck)?