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How it Works?
Our SafeLinks decoder tool extracts the original destination URL from Microsoft SafeLinks and Proofpoint URL Defense protected links. Simply paste your protected URL and get the original destination instantly.
Setup
Paste your SafeLinks or Proofpoint URL
Detect
Tool automatically detects SafeLinks or Proofpoint patterns
Decode
Extract original destination URL
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SafeLinks Decoder
Decoded Result:
What are SafeLinks and Proofpoint URLs?
SafeLinks and Proofpoint are email security services that protect users from malicious URLs by rewriting links before delivery. When you click these links, the security service checks the destination before allowing access.
Microsoft SafeLinks:
Used in Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Domain: `safelinks.protection.outlook.com`
Rewrites URLs in emails, Office documents, and Teams messages
Original URL stored in `url` query parameter
Proofpoint URL Defense:
Enterprise email security service
Domain: `urldefense.com` or `urldefense.proofpoint.com`
Scans links for malicious content
Original URL embedded in URL structure or query parameters
Verify Email Links: See the actual destination before clicking
Security Analysis: Inspect links for suspicious destinations
Documentation: Extract original URLs for records
Bypass Protection: Access original links for legitimate purposes
Link Verification: Confirm where links actually lead
Why Decode SafeLinks URLs?
Supported Link Types
Our decoder supports:
✅ Microsoft SafeLinks (`safelinks.protection.outlook.com`)
Detects SafeLinks/Proofpoint URL patterns by domain
Extracts original URL from query parameters or URL structure
Decodes URL-encoded parameters
Displays original destination URL
Shows metadata if available (SafeLinks data parameters)
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Batch Processing
Process multiple SafeLinks URLs at once! Paste URLs one per line and the decoder will process each URL, extracting all original destinations. Perfect for:
Processing email link lists
Bulk URL extraction
Security analysis of multiple links
Documentation of protected links
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Common Use Cases
Email Security: Verify links in suspicious emails
Enterprise Security: Analyze protected links in corporate emails
Link Verification: Check destination of SafeLinks before clicking
Documentation: Extract original URLs for records
Security Research: Analyze email link protection patterns
Compliance: Document link destinations for audit purposes
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Perfect for Enterprise Users
This SafeLinks decoder is essential for: - IT security professionals analyzing email links - Compliance officers documenting link destinations - Users verifying email link safety - Security researchers studying link protection - Anyone working with Microsoft 365 or Proofpoint-protected emails
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