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How to connect Captions and Bitly
Create a New Scenario to Connect Captions and Bitly
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 Captions, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Captions or Bitly will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Captions or Bitly, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.
Add the Captions Node
Select the Captions node from the app selection panel on the right.
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Configure the Captions
Click on the Captions node to configure it. You can modify the Captions URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Bitly Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Captions node, select Bitly from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Bitly.
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Authenticate Bitly
Now, click the Bitly node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Bitly settings. Authentication allows you to use Bitly through Latenode.
Configure the Captions and Bitly 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 Captions and Bitly 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 Captions, Bitly, 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 Captions and Bitly integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Captions and Bitly (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Captions and Bitly
Captions + Bitly + X (Twitter): When a video is generated in Captions, a Bitlink is created to shorten a URL. This shortened link is then used to create a post on X (Twitter).
Bitly + Captions + Google Sheets: Create a Bitlink from a video generated with Captions, and then store information about the Bitlink (including the corresponding caption) in a Google Sheet.
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About Captions
Need accurate, automated captions for videos? Integrate Captions with Latenode to generate and sync subtitles across platforms. Automate video accessibility for marketing, training, or support. Latenode adds scheduling, file handling, and error control to Captions, making scalable captioning workflows simple and efficient.
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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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FAQ Captions and Bitly
How can I connect my Captions account to Bitly using Latenode?
To connect your Captions account to Bitly on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Captions and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Captions and Bitly accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I shorten Captions video links automatically using Bitly?
Yes, you can! Latenode lets you automate link shortening. Easily create workflows to generate short Bitly links each time a new Captions video is created, improving shareability.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Captions with Bitly?
Integrating Captions with Bitly allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically shorten new Captions video URLs using Bitly.
- Track the click-through rates of video links created in Captions.
- Create custom branded short links for Captions content.
- Update Bitly links when a Captions video title is changed.
- Share shortened video links on social media automatically.
Can I use JavaScript code to transform Captions data?
Yes, Latenode allows you to use JavaScript code blocks within your workflows to transform and manipulate Captions data.
Are there any limitations to the Captions and Bitly integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Bitly link customization options are subject to your Bitly subscription plan.
- Rate limits apply based on your Captions and Bitly accounts' API usage.
- Complex data transformations may require advanced JavaScript knowledge.
