MultiSite URL Shortener Generator

🚀 Generate, manage, and sync short URLs across multiple shortening platforms — directly into your own accounts.

The MultiSite URL Shortener Generator is an all-in-one Apify Actor that automates short link creation using the world's most popular URL shortening services. Provide your own API credentials and the Actor will securely generate and store short URLs inside your connected accounts — no manual logins or browser steps required.

Target Audience: Digital marketers, developers, agencies, businesses managing multiple shortener accounts Primary Use Cases: Bulk URL shortening, multi-platform link management, analytics comparison, automated workflows

🌍 Supported Platforms

• Rebrandly – Best all-around URL shortener for professionals
• Bitly – Enterprise-grade shortening and analytics
• TinyURL – Free and fast anonymous links
• Short.io – Feature-rich free and custom-domain shortener
• L8.nu – Free URL shortener with no account required

💡 Need another platform? If you need support for a different URL shortening service, please create an issue and we'll add it!

What Does MultiSite URL Shortener Do?

This tool generates short URLs across multiple platforms simultaneously, supporting both individual URLs and bulk processing. It delivers:

• Short URLs from multiple providers in one operation
• Smart fallback logic when one provider fails
• Instant comparison of providers and success rates
• Clean structured outputs ready for export
• Direct integration with your own accounts using API credentials

Business Value: Save hours of manual work by generating short URLs across multiple platforms at once, compare provider performance, and manage all your short links from one place.

How to use the MultiSite URL Shortener - Full Demo

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Watch this 3-minute demo to see how easy it is to get started!

Input

To start generating short URLs, simply fill in the input form. You can generate short URLs by:

• urls - Array of URLs to shorten (e.g., ["https://example.com/blog/post-1", "https://example.com/blog/post-2"])
• providers - Select which URL shortening providers to use (leave empty to use all available providers)
• credentials - Provide API keys/tokens for each provider you want to use (except L8.nu which doesn't require an account)

Here's what the filled-out input schema looks like:

And here it is written in JSON:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://example.com/blog/post-1",
    "https://example.com/blog/post-2"
  ],
  "providers": ["bitly", "rebrandly", "shortio"],
  "bitlyApiKey": "BITLY_ACCESS_TOKEN",
  "rebrandlyApiKey": "REBRANDLY_API_KEY",
  "shortioApiKey": "SHORTIO_API_KEY",
  "shortioDomain": "short.io"
}

Pro Tip: 💡 Only provide credentials for providers you want to use. The tool will automatically skip providers without credentials.

Output

After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with the output. The length of the dataset depends on the number of URLs you provided. You can download those results as an Excel, HTML, XML, JSON, and CSV document.

Here's an example of shortened URL data you'll get:

{
  "original_url": "https://example.com/blog/post-1",
  "bitly": "https://bit.ly/3xYz123",
  "rebrandly": "https://rebrand.ly/post1",
  "shortio": "https://sho.rt/xyzabc",
  "success_count": 3,
  "total_providers": 3,
  "generatedTimestamp": "2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z"
}

What You Get: Short URLs from all selected providers, success rates, error information, and timestamps for each URL Download Options: CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy integration into your marketing tools

Why Choose the MultiSite URL Shortener Generator?

• 🔐 Your Own Accounts: Links are created directly in your connected accounts — no third-party dependencies (L8.nu doesn't require an account)
• 🔗 Multiple Platforms: Generate short URLs across 5 platforms simultaneously
• 🧠 Smart Fallback: If one provider fails, others continue working automatically
• 📊 Instant Comparison: Compare success rates and performance across providers
• 🚀 Bulk Processing: Process hundreds of URLs at once
• 🪄 Flexible Selection: Choose specific providers or randomize for testing
• 🧾 Clean Outputs: Structured JSON/CSV ready for export and integration

Time Savings: Save 2-3 hours per week compared to manual URL shortening across multiple platforms Efficiency: Process 100 URLs across 5 platforms in minutes instead of hours

How to Use

1. Sign Up: Create a free account w/ $5 credit (takes 2 minutes)
2. Get API Keys: Obtain API credentials from your chosen URL shortening providers
3. Find the Generator: Visit the MultiSite URL Shortener Generator page
4. Set Input: Add your URLs and API credentials (we'll show you exactly what to enter)
5. Run It: Click "Start" and let it generate your short URLs
6. Download Data: Get your results in the "Dataset" tab as CSV, Excel, or JSON

Total Time: 5-10 minutes from setup to results No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click

Business Use Cases

Digital Marketers:

• Generate branded short links for campaigns across multiple platforms
• Compare analytics and performance between providers
• Bulk shorten URLs for email campaigns and social media

Developers:

• Automate branded link creation in workflows
• Integrate multi-platform URL shortening into applications
• Test and compare different URL shortening services

Agencies:

• Manage multiple client shortener accounts efficiently
• Generate reports comparing provider performance
• Bulk process URLs for client campaigns

Businesses:

• Create short links for marketing materials
• Compare reliability and analytics between providers
• Automate link management workflows

Using MultiSite URL Shortener with the Apify API

For advanced users who want to automate this process, you can control the generator programmatically with the Apify API. This allows you to schedule regular URL shortening and integrate with your existing business tools.

• Node.js: Install the apify-client NPM package
• Python: Use the apify-client PyPI package
• See the Apify API reference for full details

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does it work? A: MultiSite URL Shortener Generator is easy to use and requires no technical knowledge. Simply provide your URLs and API credentials, and the tool will generate short URLs across all selected platforms automatically.

Q: Do I need accounts with all providers? A: No! Only provide API credentials for the providers you want to use (except L8.nu which doesn't require an account). The tool will automatically skip providers without credentials.

Q: What happens if one provider fails? A: The tool uses smart fallback logic. If one provider fails, others continue working. You'll get short URLs from all successful providers and error information for failed ones.

Q: Can I process hundreds of URLs? A: Yes! The tool supports bulk processing. Free users can process up to 100 URLs. Paying users can process up to 1 million URLs.

Q: How accurate are the short URLs? A: The short URLs are generated directly through each provider's official API, ensuring 100% accuracy and that links are created in your own accounts.

Q: Can I schedule regular runs? A: Yes! Use the Apify API or scheduler to automate URL shortening on a regular basis.

Q: What if I need help? A: Our support team is here to help you get the most out of this tool. Contact us through the Apify platform.

Q: Is my data secure? A: Yes! Your API credentials are stored securely and never shared. All short URLs are created directly in your connected accounts.

Integrate MultiSite URL Shortener with any app and automate your workflow

Last but not least, MultiSite URL Shortener can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform.

These includes:

• Make
• Zapier
• Slack
• Airbyte
• GitHub
• Google Drive
• and much more.

Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever MultiSite URL Shortener successfully finishes a run.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Bitly, Rebrandly, TinyURL, Short.io, L8.nu, or any of their subsidiaries. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.