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Connect Bitly

2 auth methods · updated 2026-10-01

Bitly is a link management platform for shortening, customizing, sharing, and measuring links and QR codes.

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API key

Uses your own credential — Verslay stores it encrypted

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  1. 1
    Sign in to Bitly
    Open https://bitly.com and sign in to the account you want to connect.
  2. 2
    Create the API key
    Open https://app.bitly.com/settings/api/ and generate a new API key.
  3. 3
    Copy it immediately
    Bitly usually shows the full API key only once, right after you create it. Store it somewhere safe before closing the page.
  4. 4
    Connect in Verslay
    In the Verslay Hub, open Connections, find Bitly, and paste the API key into the Access Token field.
  5. 5
    Verify
    The connection flips to Connected. Run any read-only action once to confirm the credential has the right scopes.
  6. 6
    Rotate safely
    When you rotate later: connect the new credential first, confirm it works, then revoke the old one.

What you’ll paste into Verslay

Access Token

Sign in to Bitly, open Settings > Developer settings > API, then generate and paste a generic access token. You can also open https://app.bitly.com/settings/api/ directly. Keep this token secret.

required · secret
Get your credential ↗Bitly website ↗

Bitly connection FAQ

How do I connect Bitly to Verslay?

Open Connections in the Verslay Hub, find Bitly, and use the API key method. The steps are: Sign in to Bitly, Create the API key, Copy it immediately, Connect in Verslay, Verify, Rotate safely.

What do I need before I connect Bitly?

You need Access Token from your Bitly account. Sign in to Bitly, open Settings > Developer settings > API, then generate and paste a generic access token. You can also open https://app.bitly.com/settings/api/ directly. Keep this token secret.

Should I use the API key or OAuth for Bitly?

Both are listed on this page. OAuth opens Bitly's official sign-in and Verslay only gets the scopes you approve. The API key route uses your own credential, which Verslay stores encrypted. Connect a new credential first and confirm it works before you revoke an old one.

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