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Can I integrate Bitly with Notion?

Megan Chang
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Check out the Notion page on our Apps and Integrations Marketplace for more information about this integration.

Yes, you can! This article explains how to use Bitly's Notion template to create, manage, and track short links and QR Codes directly from your Notion workspace.

What is Notion?

 

Notion is an all-in-one workspace where teams write, plan, and organize their work. It combines notes, databases, wikis, and project management into a single, flexible tool — making it a popular hub for marketing teams managing campaigns, content calendars, and assets.

 

What can I do with the Bitly + Notion integration?

 

Bitly's Notion template lets you create and manage your Bitly links without ever leaving your workspace. Add a URL to the table, fill in your optional fields, and Bitly handles the rest,  automatically generating your short link, and updating the status.

 

Key features:

  • Short link creation: Paste a long URL and let Bitly generate a shortened link automatically.
  • Custom domains and back-halves: Optionally specify your branded domain and custom back-half.
  • UTM parameter support: Tag links with UTM fields for campaign tracking in your analytics tools
  • QR Code generation: Generate a QR Code alongside your short link in one step.
     

Availability: The Notion Bitly integration is available to all Bitly customers including free accounts.

 

How do I connect my Bitly account to Notion?

  1. Connect to your Notion Workspace.
  2. Sign in to your Notion account, if not already and click Continue.
    Notion login page
  3.  Confirm your permissions and click Next.
    Notion permissions
  4. Select pages access and click Allow access.
    Notion pages access
  5.  Click Allow on the authorization page. If you're not signed in to Bitly, you'll be prompted to log in first.
    Authorize Notion-Bitly
  6. Select your Bitly group and click Continue.
  7. Once connected, you're ready to start creating links and or QR codes from the table.
    Notion Bitly Link Manager

How do I create a link in Notion?

 

Each row in the Bitly Notion template represents one link. Here's how to create one:

  1. Click New to create a new page and add a row to the table.
    Notion Create new
  2. Paste your long URL into the Destination URL field.
  3. (Optional) Fill in any of the following fields:
    • Domain — specify a custom domain if you have one set up in Bitly.
    • Back Half — enter a custom back-half for your short link.
    • UTM fields — add UTM parameters to track this link in your analytics platform.
    • Generate Options — select [QR CODE] here if you'd like a QR Code generated alongside your short link.
      Creating new link in Notion
  4. When your row is complete, check the Ready to Generate checkbox.
    Ready to generate link

Bitly will then automatically:

  • Generate your short link and write it to the Short Link field.
  • Update the Status field to reflect completion.
  • Generate a QR Code if you selected that option.

Link status

Heads up: If your short link doesn't appear immediately, give it a moment and refresh. It may take a few minutes for the link generation process to complete after you check
 

Important: Fields you should not edit manually

 

To keep the integration working correctly, avoid editing these fields by hand after a link has been generated:

  • Short Link
  • Status
  • QR Code

These fields are written and maintained automatically by Bitly. Manual edits may cause the integration to behave unexpectedly. To create a new link, always add a new row rather than modifying a completed one.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Can I use my custom domain with the Notion integration?
Yes. If you have a custom domain set up in your Bitly account, you can specify it in the Domain field when filling out a new row.


Can I generate a QR Code for every link I create?
Yes, but it's optional. Before checking Ready to Generate, select QR Code in the Generate Options column to include QR Code generation with that link.

create QR Code with Link in Notion

 

What happens if I check Ready to Generate before the row is complete?
Only check Ready to Generate once your row is fully filled in. Triggering generation on an incomplete row may result in a link that's missing your custom settings. If that happens, add a new row and start fresh.


Can I use this integration with a free Bitly account?
Yes! The Notion Bitly integration is available to all Bitly customers including free accounts.