Shorten Long URLs with Bitly Instantly

This simple n8n workflow lets you manually trigger the shortening of any long URL using Bitly, perfect for quick link sharing in marketing or events.

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Shorten Long URLs with Bitly Instantly

This workflow automates URL shortening via Bitly with just a manual trigger. Click 'execute' to instantly generate a shortened, trackable Bitly link from your input URL. It's ideal for marketers, event promoters, or anyone needing concise links for social media, emails, or newsletters.

Benefits include Bitly's built-in click tracking, custom branding options (via additional fields), and reliability for high-volume sharing. Save time compared to manual copy-pasting into Bitly's site, and integrate easily into larger n8n automations.

Use cases: Shorten event registration links (like USC CPT sessions), promo URLs for fitness challenges under Lifestyle/Fitness categories, or marketing campaigns in URL Shorteners & Link Tracking. Customize the longUrl parameter for any link and add Bitly credentials to get started.

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Last updated October 3, 2026
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How to import this workflow into n8n

  1. 1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
  2. 2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
  3. 3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
  4. 4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.

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