A privacy-first platform for people who create, build, share, and connect online.
XYZ.am started as an internal tool at Thexyz Inc. — a Canadian company best known for its privacy-first email service. Since 2013, it has served as the company's personal URL shortener, built using the open-source YOURLS platform. Thexyz Email continues to be a leading business email provider known for security and reliability.
As the web evolved, so did XYZ.am — growing into a public toolset for creators and solopreneurs to manage links, pages, and digital identity in one place.
The .am domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Armenia, but it has become popular globally — especially among audio, radio, and startup brands because of its link to AM radio. We chose it because it's short, memorable, and adds personality to our brand.
So no, we're not based in Armenia — but we do appreciate their excellent domain real estate.
XYZ.am is hosted in a secure, underground data center in Pori, Finland — a facility originally quarried by the Finnish Defence Force. Carved directly into bedrock, the site offers advanced physical protection and reduced environmental impact.
With an 11MW capacity and a focus on sustainability, this is not your average server room — it’s a commitment to a better internet for everyone.
XYZ.am exists to give creators and small online businesses the tools they need — without exploiting them in the process. No ads. No tracking. No shady terms. We run on Linux. We’re GDPR compliant. And we care deeply about building a simpler, more ethical web. We proudly use and support open-source software wherever possible. From our URL shortener powered by YOURLS, to our server environment built on stable and secure Linux distributions, XYZ.am runs on community-powered tech. Many of our features — like vCard generation, QR code rendering, and SSL tools — are built using public, audited libraries. By leveraging open source, we stay transparent, flexible, and accountable. Whether you're managing links, setting up QR codes, or building your digital identity, you deserve tools that respect your privacy and run efficiently. That’s our mission.