If there are errors in a bulk link upload, you can download a spreadsheet with the status of each link in that upload. The error_message column shows the specific issue that occurred with each link that we were unable to shorten.
Here's what the error messages mean:
- INVALID_ARG_LONG_URL: The long URL is not formatted correctly, usually because either http:// or https:// is missing.
- INVALID_ARG_DOMAIN: The Short Links used a custom domain that you don't have access to
- INVALID_ARG_BITLINK: The custom back-half is not formatted correctly or uses an invalid character. Visit our article on supported characters for help.
- FORBIDDEN: This is usually for Short Links that use the bit.ly domain, when your custom back-half has already been used with that domain.
- ALREADY_A_BITLY_LINK: There's already a Short Link for this URL in your account.
- KEYWORD_OVERRIDES_LIMIT_EXCEEDED: You've reached your monthly limit for custom back-halves.
- OVERRIDE_ALREADY_EXISTS: The custom domain and custom back-half combination already exists in this account, or within the same group (for accounts with multiple groups). We still shorten links with this error, but using a random back-half.
- INVALID_ARG_GROUP_GUID: The custom domain and custom back-half combination already exists in another group within the same account. We still shorten links with this error, but using a random back-half.
- TOO_MANY_TAGS_PER_GROUP: You've reached your limit of 1,000 tags per account or group (for accounts with multiple groups).
- TOO_MANY_TAGS_PER_BITLINK: You've exceeded the limit of 100 tags per link.