// URL SHORTENERS
Bitly
URL shortener and link management
Bitly is a free public URL Shorteners API that requires OAuth authentication. It supports HTTPS.
// FACTS
- Category
- URL Shorteners
- Authentication
- OAuth
- HTTPS
- yes
- CORS
- unknown
- Endpoint
- dev.bitly.com
- Cost
- Free
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What is Bitly?
Bitly is a free public API in the URL Shorteners category. URL shortener and link management
Does Bitly require authentication?
Yes — Bitly requires OAuth authentication to make requests.
Is Bitly free?
Yes. Bitly is listed in our directory of free public APIs and is free to use. Check the official site for any rate limits or paid tier limitations.
Does Bitly support HTTPS?
Yes, Bitly supports HTTPS encrypted requests.