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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.



  • Hit Connect and Allow Publer to use your account.



  • Once Bitly is connected, choose whether you want to:


  1. Shorten any link. -- Publer will shorten all the links shared in the caption or comment of the post.
  2. 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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