Create Bitly links for new Instagram photos
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5 ready-made Bitly and Instagram Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Instagram can start an automation with "Any new photo by you", and IFTTT can then run "Add a bitlink" on Bitly.-
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USE CASE
Photo sharing automation
Automatically create a public Bitlink for every new Instagram photo you share, allowing you to easily track clicks and engagement for effective marketing.
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Create your own Bitly and Instagram workflow
Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
6 triggers, queries, and actions
Any new bitlink
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you create a new bitlink.
Any new photo by you
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you share any new photo on Instagram.
Any new video by you
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you share any new video on Instagram.
New photo by you with specific hashtag
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you share a photo on Instagram with a hashtag you specify.
New video by you with specific hashtag
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you share a video on Instagram with the hashtag you specify.
Add a bitlink
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.
Add a bitlink
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.
Any new bitlink
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you create a new bitlink.
Any new photo by you
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you share any new photo on Instagram.
Any new video by you
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you share any new video on Instagram.
New photo by you with specific hashtag
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you share a photo on Instagram with a hashtag you specify.
New video by you with specific hashtag
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you share a video on Instagram with the hashtag you specify.
Build an automation in seconds!
If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Any new bitlink
Any new photo by you
Any new video by you
New photo by you with specific hashtag
New video by you with specific hashtag
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Add a bitlink
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the chat.
GET STARTED
How to connect to a Bitly automation
Find an Applet using Bitly and Instagram
Find an automation to connect to, or create your own!Connect IFTTT to your accounts
Securely connect the Applet services to your respective accounts.Finalize and customize your Applet
Review trigger and action settings, and click connect. Simple as that!Make more happen with your credits
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Bitly and Instagram tips, tools, and resources
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About Bitly
Bitly is the easiest and most fun way to save, share and discover links from around the web.
About Instagram
Update: To use Instagram with IFTTT, you now need a business account. Instagram is more than just a way to share photos—it's a platform to connect, grow your audience, and showcase your creativity. With IFTTT, you can automate your Instagram experience by syncing posts, saving content, and cross-posting to other platforms seamlessly.