Bitly
Box
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Bitly + Box

Bitly to append text file in Box

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Bitly and Box

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Bitly and Box can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Bitly to append text file in Box
Workflow diagram: Bitly + Box integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Bitly

Bitly

Any new bitlink in Bitly

This Trigger fires every time you create a new bitlink.

Then this action happens in Box

Box

Append to a text file in Box

This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Bitly to append text file in Box.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Bitly and Box to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Bitly to IFTTT.

    Connect Bitly to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Bitly account, using Bitly credentials.

  • Connect Box to IFTTT.

    Connect Box to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Box account, using Box credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Bitly

    Set up a Trigger action for Bitly

    Choose the following trigger: Any new bitlink (This Trigger fires every time you create a new bitlink.).

  • Then set up an Action for Box

    Then set up an Action for Box

    Choose this action: Append to a text file (This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Bitly and Box.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Bitly to append text file in Box!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Box

    New file

    Triggered when you add a new file to a folder.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Box

    New event

    Triggered when a new event is performed (this is the activity stream).

    zapierpipedream
    triggerbyzapierpipedream
  • Box

    New file event

    Triggers when selected actions occurs on a file.

    integromatpipedream
    triggerbyintegromatpipedream
  • Box

    New folder event

    Triggers when selected actions occurs on a folder.

    integromatpipedream
    triggerbyintegromatpipedream
  • Box

    New folder

    Triggered when you add a new folder.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Box

    New comment

    Triggered when someone comments on a file in a folder you own/collaborate on.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Bitly

    Add a bitlink

    This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Bitly

    Create a bitlink

    Create a bitlink

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Expand a bitlink

    Expand a bitlink

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    List bitlinks by group

    List bitlinks by group

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Retrieve a bitlink

    Retrieve a bitlink

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Shorten a link

    Shorten a link

    pipedreamalbato
    actionbypipedreamalbato

Apps you need

Bitly

Bitly

URL Shortener

A link management platform for marketing campaigns

Bitly is a powerful link management platform that allows you to create custom URLs, track marketing campaigns and gain insights from your audience. Shorten, share and track your links with ease.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.