How to Shorten a Hyperlink Using Bit.ly

For micro-blogging sites like Twitter, you will want to shorten your hyperlink (or link) for web address to meet the shorter character requirement. This article will show you how to quickly and efficiently shorten a web address using Bit.ly

Steps

  1. Image titled Bitly Home page.png
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    Go to Bitl.ly. Visit bit.ly and click on LOGIN.
    • If you don't have an account, click on SIGN UP and create one.
  2. Image titled Login to Bitly.png
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    Log in with your account. You'll need your email and password.
    • You can also sign in with your Twitter/Facebook account.
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  3. Image titled Create a bitly link.png
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    Click on the CREATE BITLINK button to create a new bit.ly short link.
  4. Image titled Short a URL.png
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    Paste the long URL in the box and click on the CREATE button.
  5. Image titled Customize bitly URL.png
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    Change the URL from the CUSTOMIZE box, if desired. Then click on Save.
  6. Image titled Create Custom Short Url with Bitly.png
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    Done. You can edit the URL anytime, too; just select your link and click on the EDIT.
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Updated: November 7, 2019
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