YouTube
Bitly
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects YouTube + Bitly

Youtube To Bitly

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect YouTube and Bitly

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.

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

Diagram

Youtube To Bitly
Workflow diagram: YouTube + Bitly integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in YouTube

YouTube

New public video uploaded by you in YouTube

This Trigger fires every time you upload a new public video to YouTube.

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 Youtube To Bitly.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect YouTube to IFTTT.

    Connect YouTube to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your YouTube account, using YouTube 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 YouTube

    Set up a Trigger action for YouTube

    Choose the following trigger: New public video uploaded by you (This Trigger fires every time you upload a new public video to YouTube.).

  • 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 YouTube 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 Youtube To Bitly!

Supported triggers and actions

  • YouTube

    New public video uploaded by you

    This Trigger fires every time you upload a new public video to YouTube.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • YouTube

    New liked video

    This Trigger fires every time you like a video on YouTube.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • YouTube

    New video in channel

    Triggers when a new video is published to a specific YouTube channel.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • YouTube

    New video from search

    This Trigger fires every time a video is published that matches a search query.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • YouTube

    New video

    Triggers when a new video is uploaded by a specific YouTube username.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • YouTube

    New public video from subscriptions

    This Trigger fires every time a specific user you are subscribed to makes a new video public.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • 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.