How to connect Bitly and LinkedIn Personal Account
Create a New Scenario to Connect Bitly and LinkedIn Personal Account
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Bitly, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Bitly or LinkedIn Personal Account will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Bitly or LinkedIn Personal Account, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Bitly Node
Select the Bitly node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Add the LinkedIn Personal Account Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Bitly node, select LinkedIn Personal Account from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within LinkedIn Personal Account.

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Authenticate LinkedIn Personal Account
Now, click the LinkedIn Personal Account node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your LinkedIn Personal Account settings. Authentication allows you to use LinkedIn Personal Account through Latenode.
Configure the Bitly and LinkedIn Personal Account Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Bitly and LinkedIn Personal Account Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Bitly, LinkedIn Personal Account, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Bitly and LinkedIn Personal Account integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Bitly and LinkedIn Personal Account (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Bitly and LinkedIn Personal Account
Bitly + LinkedIn Personal Account + Google Sheets: When a shortened Bitly link is clicked, retrieve the Bitly link details, including the number of clicks. Log the link and click count in a Google Sheet for tracking and analysis of LinkedIn post performance.
LinkedIn Personal Account + Bitly + Twitter: When you compose a new LinkedIn post, automatically shorten any URLs within the post using Bitly. Then, create a new tweet on Twitter using the same (shortened) URL and post content.
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About Bitly
Use Bitly in Latenode to automatically shorten and track links within your workflows. Share campaign URLs, monitor click rates, and optimize outreach directly from your automated processes. Combine Bitly's link management with Latenode's flexible logic and data integrations for end-to-end control, avoiding manual updates and broken flows.
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About LinkedIn Personal Account
Automate LinkedIn tasks in Latenode to streamline lead generation or job searching. Extract profile data, send connection requests, or post updates without manual effort. Combine it with other apps to enrich leads or trigger follow-ups. Visually design custom workflows; scale tasks without code or per-step fees.
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FAQ Bitly and LinkedIn Personal Account
How can I connect my Bitly account to LinkedIn Personal Account using Latenode?
To connect your Bitly account to LinkedIn Personal Account on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Bitly and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Bitly and LinkedIn Personal Account accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically shorten URLs before LinkedIn posting?
Yes, you can! Latenode automates Bitly link shortening before LinkedIn posts. Use visual workflows with logic, or JavaScript for total control. Save time and improve click tracking instantly.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Bitly with LinkedIn Personal Account?
Integrating Bitly with LinkedIn Personal Account allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically shorten links before sharing them on LinkedIn.
- Track the performance of shortened links posted on LinkedIn.
- Create personalized LinkedIn posts with trackable Bitly links.
- Automate posting Bitly links to LinkedIn based on specific triggers.
- Gather analytics from Bitly and update LinkedIn posts dynamically.
What Bitly link data is accessible within Latenode workflows?
Latenode provides access to Bitly link click counts, geographic data, and referring sources, allowing you to analyze campaign performance directly in your workflows.
Are there any limitations to the Bitly and LinkedIn Personal Account integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- LinkedIn Personal Account API limitations may affect posting frequency.
- Bitly's free plan might restrict the number of links you can shorten.
- Real-time analytics may have a slight delay due to API caching.