Bitly
Pocket
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Bitly + Pocket

If I use bitly to shorten a link, it will also go to Pocket

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Bitly and Pocket

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated bots 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 Pocket can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

If I use bitly to shorten a link, it will also go to Pocket
Workflow diagram: Bitly + Pocket 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 Pocket

Pocket

Save for later in Pocket

This Action will add a new item to your Pocket queue. NOTE: If using an RSS feed Trigger, please limit the number of Pocket saves to no more than a few hundred per week

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If I use bitly to shorten a link, it will also go to Pocket.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Pocket to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Pocket account, using Pocket 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 Pocket

    Then set up an Action for Pocket

    Choose this action: Save for later (This Action will add a new item to your Pocket queue. NOTE: If using an RSS feed Trigger, please limit the number of Pocket saves to no more than a few hundred per week).

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 Pocket.

  • 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 If I use bitly to shorten a link, it will also go to Pocket!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Pocket

    Any new item

    This Trigger fires every time any new item is added to Pocket.

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  • Pocket

    New item

    Triggers when you add a new item.

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  • Pocket

    New tagged item

    Triggers when you tag an item.

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  • Pocket

    New favorite item

    Triggers when you favorite an item.

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  • Pocket

    New archived item

    Triggers when you archive an item.

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  • Pocket

    New item tagged

    This Trigger fires every time you tag an item with a specific tag in Pocket.

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  • Bitly

    Add a bitlink

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

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  • Bitly

    Create a bitlink

    Create a bitlink

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  • Bitly

    Expand a bitlink

    Expand a bitlink

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    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    List bitlinks by group

    List bitlinks by group

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    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Retrieve a bitlink

    Retrieve a bitlink

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    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Shorten a link

    Shorten a link

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    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.