Reddit
Bitly
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Reddit + Bitly

If hot post in /r/ama then public bitmark

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Reddit and Bitly

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.

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

Diagram

If hot post in /r/ama then public bitmark
Workflow diagram: Reddit + Bitly integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Reddit

Reddit

New hot post in subreddit in Reddit

This Trigger fires every time a new post becomes one of the ten hottest posts in the subreddit you specify.

Then this action happens in Bitly

Bitly

Add a bitlink in Bitly

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

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If hot post in /r/ama then public bitmark.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Reddit to IFTTT.

    Connect Reddit to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Bitly to IFTTT.

    Connect Bitly to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Bitly account, using Bitly 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 Reddit

    Set up a Trigger action for Reddit

    Choose the following trigger: New hot post in subreddit (This Trigger fires every time a new post becomes one of the ten hottest posts in the subreddit you specify.).

  • Then set up an Action for Bitly

    Then set up an Action for Bitly

    Choose this action: Add a bitlink (This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.).

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 Reddit and Bitly.

  • 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 hot post in /r/ama then public bitmark!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Reddit

    New hot post in subreddit

    Triggers when there is a new hot post in the top 10 of a subreddit.

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  • Reddit

    New post from search

    This Trigger fires every time a new post submitted on reddit matches a search query you specify. NOTE: limited to 20 items per check.

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  • Reddit

    Any new post in subreddit

    This Trigger fires every time there is a new post in the subreddit you specify.

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  • Reddit

    New top post in subreddit

    This Trigger fires every time a new post becomes one of the ten top posts in the subreddit you specify.

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  • Reddit

    New post saved by you

    This Trigger fires every time you save a post on reddit.

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  • Reddit

    New post or comment matching search

    Triggers when there is a new post or comment that matches a search string.

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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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  • Bitly

    List bitlinks by group

    List bitlinks by group

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  • Bitly

    Retrieve a bitlink

    Retrieve a bitlink

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  • Bitly

    Shorten a link

    Shorten a link

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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.