Generate Bit.ly Short URLs Using PHP - API Version 3

We have share how to create Bit.ly short URLs using PHP.Bit.ly is a powerful API to generate short URL. To use this API you have to signup for an API key.The API also provides methods to get the long URL from a short one, validate a short one, and also get all sorts of statistics about a URL that you’ve shortened using bit.ly.

Step 1 Create Account

If you do not have a Bit.ly account Click here!.

Step 2 Create an OAuth application

Next step create your API keys. Click here!

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Then click “Get Registration Code” Button

Step 3 Create Your App

You will receive an email with the authentication link. Click the link, and fill your information. then click “Create Your App” Button.

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Step 3 Client ID and Client Secret

Your Client ID and Client Secret. You will need to generate an Access Token.

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Step 4 Using bit.ly with PHP

Here’s how you can create short URLs and expand short URLs using Bit.ly.

I-Returns Short URL

II-Returns Expanded URL

III- Returns result form URL

IV- Final result