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# Bitly credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following node:

* [Bitly](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.bitly.md)

## Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

Create a [Bitly](https://www.bitly.com/) account.

## Supported authentication methods <a href="#supported-authentication-methods" id="supported-authentication-methods"></a>

* API token
* OAuth2

## Related resources <a href="#related-resources" id="related-resources"></a>

Refer to [Bitly's API documentation](https://dev.bitly.com/) for more information about the service.

## Using API token <a href="#using-api-token" id="using-api-token"></a>

To configure this credential, you'll need:

* An **Access Token**: Once logged in, visit [Settings > Developer Settings > API](https://app.bitly.com/settings/api/) to generate an Access Token.

## Using OAuth2 <a href="#using-oauth2" id="using-oauth2"></a>

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**Note for n8n Cloud users**

Cloud users don't need to provide connection details. Select **Connect my account** to connect through your browser.
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If you need to configure OAuth2 from scratch or need more detail on what's happening in the OAuth web flow, refer to the [Bitly API Authentication documentation](https://dev.bitly.com/docs/getting-started/authentication/) for more information.