n8n-docs/docs/integrations/builtin/credentials/bitly.md

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Bitly credentials	Documentation for Bitly credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate Bitly in n8n, a workflow automation platform.	integration

Bitly credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following node:

• Bitly

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

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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.