metadata
title: Bitly credentials
description: >-
Documentation for Bitly credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate
Bitly in n8n, a workflow automation platform.
contentType:
- integration
- reference
Bitly credentials
You can use these credentials to authenticate the following node:
Prerequisites
Create a Bitly{:target=_blank .external-link} account.
Supported authentication methods
- API token
- OAuth2
Related resources
Refer to Bitly's API documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} for more information about the service.
Using API token
To configure this credential, you'll need:
- An Access Token: Once logged in, visit Settings > Developer Settings > API{:target=_blank .external-link} to generate an Access Token.
Using OAuth2
--8<-- "_snippets/integrations/builtin/credentials/cloud-oauth-button.md"
If you need to configure OAuth2 from scratch or need more detail on what's happening in the OAuth web flow, refer to the Bitly API Authentication documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} for more information.