STEP 1
Connect Bitly and Short.io
Save credentials in WEXTL once. We store them encrypted and reuse the authorization across every workflow [3]. No coding or API skills required.
Bitly and Short.io Integration
Build marketing workflows between Bitly and Short.io on a visual canvas — set up data fields sync between apps once and let data flow when events come automatically. Integration will work without code and your team will see the workflow inside WEXTL® builder.
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How to connect Bitly to Short.io
Set up your Bitly and Short.io integration in 3 simple steps [2] — no coding required. Up to 10 minutes setup.
STEP 2
Build a workflow
Paste selected Bitly and Short.io nodes onto the canvas [4], or describe what you want and WEXTL wires the flow together with AI Builder.
STEP 3
Map your data
Choose which fields need to sync between Bitly and Short.io. Use filters or leverage a JS custom code step in between — everything is on the canvas.
How does the integration between Bitly and Short.io work in WEXTL?
WEXTL exposes actions and triggers for Bitly and Short.io that help you connect apps and automate repetitive tasks [1]. A trigger is an event that happens, an action — a step that performs when the event has occurred.
Short.io triggersBitly actions
Short.io modules
- Add a Link PermissionAdds a person to a link.
- Add a Tag to LinksAdds one tag to several links.
- Add Link Region TargetingAdds a region rule to a link.
- Archive a LinkArchives a short link.
- Archive LinksArchives several short links.
- Create a DomainCreates a domain.
- Create a FolderCreates a folder.
- Create a LinkCreates a short link.
- Create a Link CountryCreates a country rule for a link.
- Create a Link from a QueryCreates a short link with a query request.
- Create a Public LinkCreates a short link for use from a web page.
- Create Link CountriesCreates several country rules for a link.
- Create Link RegionsCreates several region rules for a link.
- Create LinksCreates up to a thousand short links.
- Delete a LinkDeletes a short link.
- Delete a Link CountryDeletes a country rule from a link.
- Delete a Link PermissionRemoves a person from a link.
- Delete a Link RegionDeletes a region rule from a link.
- Delete Domain StatisticsDeletes the statistics for a domain.
- Delete LinksDeletes several short links.
- Generate a QR CodeCreates a QR code for a link.
- Generate QR CodesCreates QR codes for several links.
- Get a DomainReturns a single domain.
- Get a FolderReturns a single folder.
- Get a LinkReturns a single link.
- Get a Link by Original URLReturns a link for a destination URL.
- Get a Link by PathReturns the link for a domain and a slug.
- Get Domain StatisticsReturns click statistics for a domain.
- Get Domain Statistics by IntervalReturns domain clicks grouped by time.
- Get Filtered Domain StatisticsReturns filtered click statistics for a domain.
- Get Filtered Link StatisticsReturns filtered click statistics for a link.
- Get Latest ClicksReturns the latest click for a domain.
- Get Link ClicksReturns click counts for links.
- Get Link Clicks by PathReturns click counts for link paths.
- Get Link Preview TagsReturns the social preview tags for a link.
- Get Link StatisticsReturns click statistics for a link.
- Get Link Statistics by IntervalReturns link clicks grouped by time.
- List DomainsRetrieves a list of domains.
- List FoldersRetrieves a list of folders.
- List Link CountriesRetrieves the country rules for a link.
- List Link PermissionsRetrieves who can use a link.
- List Link RegionsRetrieves the region rules for a link.
- List LinksRetrieves a list of links.
- List Links by Original URLRetrieves the links for a destination URL.
- List Popular LinksRetrieves the most clicked paths for a domain.
- List RegionsRetrieves regions for a country.
- List Top Domain ValuesRetrieves the top values for a domain.
- List Top Domain Values by IntervalRetrieves top values for a domain over time.
- List Top Link ValuesRetrieves the top values for a link.
- Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call.
Bitly modules
- Create BitlinkCreates a new Bitly link with full title, domain, group, and tag options.
- Delete BitlinkDeletes an unedited hash Bitlink permanently.
- Get BitlinkReturns a single Bitly link by its domain and hash identifier.
- List Group BitlinksRetrieves Bitly links belonging to a group with optional filtering.
- Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call against the Bitly API.
- Shorten LinkCreates a short Bitly link from a long URL with minimal options.
- Update BitlinkUpdates title, destination URL, archive status, or tags on an existing Bitly link.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about connecting Bitly and Short.io.
Connect your Bitly and Short.io accounts once, pick a trigger in one app and an action in the other, then map the fields so data flows automatically between them. [3]
Example: when Short.io's "Watch New Links" fires, WEXTL can "Create Bitlink" in Bitly. Bitly has 7 actions (including Create Bitlink, Delete Bitlink, and Get Bitlink); Short.io has 55 actions (including Add a Link Permission, Add a Tag to Links, and Add Link Region Targeting). Add filters and transforms between steps when you need them. [1]
Yes — the integration works in both directions. Use each app's triggers to start a workflow and the other app's actions to update it. [2]
No. Bitly-to-Short.io automations are built visually on the canvas. You can optionally add custom JavaScript with Functions when you need advanced logic. [4]
Yes. Trigger-based automations start the moment Bitly (or Short.io) fires a new event — webhook-backed apps run within seconds, and polling-only apps re-check on a schedule you control. [7]
A first automation typically takes 5–10 minutes: connect each app's credential once, drop a trigger + action onto the canvas, map the fields, and turn the workflow on.
You can build your Bitly + Short.io automation on a 3-day trial with every feature unlocked. Cancel anytime. For your protection, a small deposit is charged to your card when your trial starts. It counts toward your first payment and is non-refundable. [8]
References
List of sources used to gather information about the Bitly and Short.io integration.
- Bitly and Short.io integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
- Our Bitly and Short.io integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
- Official vendor API documentation for Bitly and Short.io — used to verify field meanings, authentication flows, and anything our own specs don't fully capture.
- WEXTL® visual workflow builder, anonymized data from our technical support team.
- Bitly integration information
- Short.io integration information
- WEXTL® Scheduling
- WEXTL® Pricing and Trial
- WEXTL® Apps Library