# Bitly credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following node:

- [Bitly](/guides/automated-workflows/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/ts-wf-nodes-base.bitly)


## Prerequisites

Create a [Bitly](https://www.bitly.com/) account.

## Supported authentication methods

- API token
- OAuth2


## Using API token

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **Access Token**: Once logged in, visit [Settings > Developer Settings > API](https://app.bitly.com/settings/api/) to generate an Access Token.


## Using OAuth2

If you need to configure OAuth2 from scratch or need more detail on what's happening in the OAuth web flow, refer to the [Bitly API Authentication documentation](https://dev.bitly.com/docs/getting-started/authentication/) for more information.