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Bitly

Active
This application does not need additional settings. So you can make connectionUnique, active service acces point to a network. There are different types of connections (API key, Oauth…). More only by using your login credentials or by following the instructions below .

Redirect url

https://integrator.boost.space/oauth/cb/bitly2

Bitly

The Bitly modulesThe module is an application or tool within the Boost.space system. The entire system is built on this concept of modularity. (module - Contacts) More enable you to shorten links, expand links and list links in your Bitly account.

Getting Started with Bitly

Prerequisites

A Bitly account

In order to use Bitly with Boost.spaceCentralization and synchronization platform, where you can organize and manage your data. More IntegratorPart of the Boost.space system, where you can create your connections and automate your processes. More, it is necessary to have a Bitly account. If you do not have one, you can create a Bitly account at bitly.com.

	Caution
The moduleThe module is an application or tool within the Boost.space system. The entire system is built on this concept of modularity. (module - Contacts) More dialog fields that are displayed in bold (in the Boost.space Integrator scenarioA specific connection between applications in which data can be transferred. Two types of scenarios: active/inactive. More, not in this documentation article) are mandatory!

Caution

The moduleThe module is an application or tool within the Boost.space system. The entire system is built on this concept of modularity. (module - Contacts) More dialog fields that are displayed in bold (in the Boost.space Integrator scenarioA specific connection between applications in which data can be transferred. Two types of scenarios: active/inactive. More, not in this documentation article) are mandatory!

Connecting Bitly to Boost.space Integrator

To connect your Bitly account to Boost.space Integrator follow the general instructions for Connecting to services.

After you click the Continue button, Boost.space Integrator will redirect you to the Bitly website where you will be prompted to grant Boost.space Integrator access to your account.

Confirm the dialog by clicking the Allow button.

Actions

Shorten URL

Shortens entered URL to the Bitlink.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Bitly account.
Long URL	Enter the URL you want to convert to the short link.
Organization	Select the organization that contains a group you want to use.
Group	Select or map the group you want to shorten the link on behalf of.

Expand Bitlink URL

Retrieves the long URL from the short link.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Bitly account.
Bitlink ID	Enter (map) the short link you want to be expanded.

Make an API Call

Allows you to perform a custom API call.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Bitly account.
URL	Enter a path relative to `https://api-ssl.bitly.com`. E.g. `/v4/groups` For the list of available endpoints, refer to the Bitly API v4 Documentation.
Method	Select the HTTP method you want to use: GET – to retrieve information for an entry. POST – to create a new entry. PUT – to update/replace an existing entry. PATCH – to make a partial entry update. DELETE – to delete an entry.
Headers	Enter the desired request headers. You don’t have to add authorization headers; we already did that for you.
Query String	Enter the request query string.
Body	Enter the body content for your API call.

Example of Use – List Links

The following API call returns all links for the specified group in your Bitly account:

URL:

/v4/groups/Bk2l8aVZxXv/bitlinks

Replace “Bk2l8aVZxXv” by the ID of the group you want to retrieve links for.

Method:

GET

Matches of the search can be found in the module’s Output under BundleA bundle is a chunk of data and the basic unit for use with modules. A bundle consists of items, similar to how a bag may contain separate, individual items. More > Body > links.

In our example, 3 links were returned:

Searches

List Bitlinks

Retrieves Bitlinks for the specified group.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Bitly account.
Organization	Select the organization that contains a group you want to use.
Group	Select or map the group you want to retrieve links for.
Limit	Set the maximum number of results Boost.space Integrator will return during one execution cycleA cycle is the operation and commit/rollback phases of scenario execution. A scenario may have one or more cycles (one is the default)..