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URL Shorteners

The URL Shorteners Configuration section allows you to integrate and manage third-party URL shortening services. Shortened URLs are useful for social media posts, campaigns, and an...

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URL Shorteners

Use this practical guide to complete the task with a clear setup path and an observable result.

Use this guide

  1. Open the related workspace area and confirm the intended account or workspace.
  2. Follow the detailed instructions below and save each change before moving on.
  3. Run a small, observable test so you can confirm the result on the connected service.

Detailed steps

The URL Shorteners Configuration section allows you to integrate and manage third-party URL shortening services. Shortened URLs are useful for social media posts, campaigns, and analytics, as they keep links concise and trackable.

General Configuration

  • URL Shortener Platform
    Choose the default platform to use for shortening URLs.
    Options: Short.io, Bitly, TinyURL, Rebrandly, or Disable (if you don’t want to shorten links automatically).


Short.io

  • Status: Enable or Disable integration.

  • API Key: Enter your Short.io API key.

  • Domain: (Optional) Provide your custom domain from Short.io if available.

🔗 Get API Key


Bitly

  • Status: Enable or Disable integration.

  • API Token: Enter your Bitly API token.

🔗 Get API Token


TinyURL

  • Status: Enable or Disable integration.

  • API Key: Enter your TinyURL API key.

🔗 Get API Key


Rebrandly

  • Status: Enable or Disable integration.

  • API Key: Enter your Rebrandly API key.

  • Domain: Set the domain you want to use (default: rebrand.ly).

🔗 Get API Key


Save Changes

After entering your credentials and enabling your preferred URL shortener, click Save changes to activate the integration.

 

Quick check

  • The save or publish action completes without an error.
  • The visible status, preview, or connected account matches the change.
  • If the result differs, capture the exact message and review the troubleshooting guidance before retrying.
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