How to set up Bitly URL Shortener
To set up Bitly URL Shortener on Publer:
Go to Social Accounts and select an account.
Select URL Settings and click on Bitly.
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Hit Connect and Allow Publer to use your account.
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Once Bitly is connected, choose whether you want to:
Shorten any link. -- Publer will shorten all the links shared in the caption or comment of the post.
Shorten only link posts. -- Publer will only shorten the main link in the post.
Note: When you choose to shorten only link posts Publer will only shorten the main link in the post. For example, if you choose this option, create a video post, and add a link to the caption, that link won't be shortened. In this case, the link will be shortened only when the post is a link post (with a thumbnail).
You can always deactivate Bitly by clicking on Disconnect. For more information go here.
Keep in mind, the link will only be shortened after the post is scheduled/published, so you cannot see the changes when you preview the post.
Learn more about automatically shortening links here.
Updated by: Brikena Cani
Updated on: 30/11/2024
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