STEP 1
Connect Bitly and YOURLS
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 YOURLS Integration
Build marketing integration workflows between Bitly and YOURLS applications in 3 simple steps. Pick an action inside Bitly, then subsequent action inside YOURLS, map fields once and automation will run exactly how you set it in visual builder.
3-day trialCancel anytimeUp to 10 minutes quick set up
- GDPR
- Data Encryption
- 2FA
- Local Data Region
How to connect Bitly to YOURLS
Set up your Bitly and YOURLS integration in 3 simple steps [2] — no coding required. Up to 10 minutes setup.
STEP 2
Build a workflow
Paste selected Bitly and YOURLS 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 YOURLS. Use filters or leverage a JS custom code step in between — everything is on the canvas.
How does the integration between Bitly and YOURLS work in WEXTL?
WEXTL exposes actions and triggers for Bitly and YOURLS 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.
Bitly actionsYOURLS actions
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.
YOURLS modules
- Expand URLExpands a short URL to the original address.
- Get DB StatsReads the total number of links and clicks.
- Get Link StatsLists short URLs and their click counts.
- Get URL StatsReads click statistics for one short URL.
- Get VersionReads the YOURLS version.
- Make an API CallCalls any path on your YOURLS site.
- Shorten URLCreates a short URL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about connecting Bitly and YOURLS.
Connect your Bitly and YOURLS accounts once, pick an action in one app and an action in the other, then map the fields so data flows automatically between them. [3]
Example: use Bitly's "Create Bitlink" action to perform YOURLS's "Expand URL" action. Bitly has 7 actions (including Create Bitlink, Delete Bitlink, and Get Bitlink); YOURLS has 7 actions (including Expand URL, Get DB Stats, and Get Link Stats). Add filters and transforms between steps when you need them. [1]
Yes — pick an action in either app, then an action in the other, and map the fields between them. [2]
No. Bitly-to-YOURLS 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 YOURLS) 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 + YOURLS 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 YOURLS integration.
- Bitly and YOURLS integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
- Our Bitly and YOURLS integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
- Official vendor API documentation for Bitly and YOURLS — 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
- YOURLS integration information
- WEXTL® Scheduling
- WEXTL® Pricing and Trial
- WEXTL® Apps Library