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How do I set up mobile apps for deep linking in Bitly?

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Configuring mobile apps is the first step to creating deep links through the Bitly Platform. Follow these steps to configure one or more mobile apps:

  1. Log in to your Bitly account and click Settings in the left sidebar.
    Note: Only Account admins are allowed to configure mobile apps.
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  2. Select Mobile deep links and click on Add a mobile application.Bitly_add_mobile_app.png
  3. Choose whether you are configuring an iOS or Android app.
    Note: We only support apps built for iOS and Android at this time. If you would like another OS supported, please contact your Success Manager or email customersuccess@bitly.com.

                

Configuring an iOS app

  1. Add or paste the iTunes ID.
    • If the app is already live in the iTunes store we will automatically pull the App Icon, App Title and App Install URL from the iTunes store.
      Note: You can edit all of these fields and refresh the App Icon from the iTunes store at any time.
    • If the app is not live in the iTunes store yet, please manually add the required fields.
  2. Add the Apple App ID.
    Note: The Apple App ID is required to configure a domain for Universal Links.
  3. Add the App Scheme.
    Note: The App Scheme is required to create link-level deep links to the app.

Configuring an Android app

  1. Add or paste the Google Play ID.
    • If the app is already live in the Play store we will automatically pull the App Icon, App Title and App Install URL from the Play store.
      Note: You can edit all of these fields and refresh the App Icon from the Play Store store at any time.
    • If the app is not live in the iTunes store yet, please manually add the required fields.
  2. Add one or more SHA-256 Keys.
    Note: One or more SHA-256 keys are required to configure a domain for Android App Links.
  3. Add the App Scheme.
    Note: The App Scheme is required to create link-level deep links to the app.

NOTES

  • The Bitly App ID can be found by selecting the app in the Mobile Apps section of group permissions.
  • You can edit or delete apps at any time by selecting them in the Mobile Apps section of Group Permissions.
  • An Enterprise Account can support up to 100 mobile apps.