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// 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

// FREQUENTLY ASKED

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.