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Bitly integration

Connect Bitly with your Softr applications to create short, branded, trackable links automatically. Build workflows that shorten URLs the moment they’re needed — when a record is added, a form is submitted, or a new member signs up — so every link you share is clean, on-brand, and measurable.

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Overview

The Softr Bitly integration links your no-code apps directly to your Bitly account. Whenever your workflow produces a URL worth sharing — a referral link, a campaign page, a document, a personalized signup link — you can automatically shorten it into a Bitlink with a title, tags, and the right Bitly group, then store or send the short link anywhere in your app. Whether you’re building a marketing dashboard, a partner portal, or a referral program, the Bitly integration turns long, unwieldy URLs into short links your users can actually share — with Bitly’s click tracking behind every one of them.

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Available Actions

Shorten any URL into a Bitlink with an optional title, tags, and Bitly group — all set dynamically from your Softr workflow. Groups are chosen from a live dropdown pulled straight from your connected Bitly account, and the short link comes back ready to store in a record, send in an email, or show to your users.

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Key Benefits

  • No-code simplicity: Configure Bitly actions visually in Softr — no code required beyond the one-time access token setup.
  • Short links on autopilot: Shorten URLs the moment your workflow runs, instead of pasting them into Bitly by hand.
  • Organized from the start: File every link under the right Bitly group and tag it consistently, so campaigns stay tidy.
  • Trackable by default: Every link created through your workflow is a Bitlink, so clicks are tracked in your Bitly dashboard automatically.
  • Share-ready output: Use the short link immediately in the next workflow step — save it to a record, send it via email or Slack, or display it in your app.

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Example Use Cases

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How to Connect Softr with Bitly

  1. Open your Softr workspace and go to Workflows.
  2. Create a new workflow or open an existing one, then add a Bitly action.
  3. In the Account field, click Add another account and paste your Bitly access token.
  4. To generate an access token, open Bitly and go to Settings → Developer settings → API, enter your password, and click Generate token.
  5. Click Save — Softr verifies your token and connects the account.
  6. Map the Destination URL from your Softr forms, records, or previous workflow steps, optionally pick a group and add a title or tags, then activate your workflow.