Quick Summary: Bitly has two main menus - the navigation menu (left sidebar) for managing your links and settings, and the profile menu (top-right) for account management and resources.
This article explains how to find and use Bitly's main navigation areas on both web and mobile apps.
Bitly's Two Main Menus
The Bitly web app has two menus designed to help you navigate the platform efficiently:
Navigation Menu: Left sidebar for managing your links, QR Codes, and settings
Profile Menu: Top-right corner for account management and resources
Mobile Note: The Bitly mobile app has one unified menu in the left sidebar containing everything you need.
Navigation Menu (Left Sidebar)
The navigation menu is your main workspace hub, located in the left sidebar of the Bitly web app.
What's in the Navigation Menu:
- Home: Use quick create to make links or QR codes.
- Links: Create and manage your Bitly Links.
- QR Codes: Create and manage your Bitly Codes.
- Pages: Create and manage your Bitly pages.
- Analytics: View performance data.
- Campaigns: Organize your marketing efforts.
- Custom domains: Manage your custom domain settings.
- Settings: Configure your account preferences.
Paid Plan Features: Some menu items are only accessible with a paid subscription and will show upgrade prompts for free users.
When you view Bitly on a smaller screen or click the collapse button, the navigation menu shrinks to the left to keep your workspace clear.
Profile Menu (Top-Right Corner)
The profile menu, located in the upper-right corner of your screen, contains account management options and helpful resources.
What's in the Profile Menu:
- Account Settings: Manage your profile and preferences
- Billing: View subscription details and payment information
- Help Center: Access this support website
- API Documentation: Technical resources for developers
- Bitly Learning Webinars: Educational content and training
- Terms of Service: Legal information and policies
- Switch Accounts: Change between multiple Bitly accounts (if applicable)
- Sign Out: Log out of your current session
The Bitly web app has two menus: the navigation menu in the left sidebar and the profile menu in the top-right corner of the page. The Bitly mobile app has one navigation menu.
Navigation Menu
The navigation menu is on the left side of the page. Use the navigation menu to view and manage your links, QR Codes, and Bitly Pages. This menu also includes your settings. Some menu items are only accessible with a paid subscription.
When you view Bitly on a smaller screen or click the collapse button, the navigation menu shrinks to the left to keep your workspace clear.
Profile Menu
The profile menu is in the upper-right corner of the screen. It contains helpful resources like links to our Help Center (this website), API documentation, Bitly Learning Webinars, and our Terms of Service.
This is also where you can change accounts (if you have multiple) and sign out of your account.
Bitly mobile app
The Bitly mobile app has one menu in the left sidebar with everything you need. To open the menu, tap the hamburger icon (three parallel lines) in the top-left corner. To close it, tap the icon again.