> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dub.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Migrating from Bitly

> Easily migrate your links from Bitly to Dub in less than 3 minutes.

Bitly is a popular URL shortener that lets you create short links, which can be used in your marketing campaigns, social media posts, and more.

## How to migrate from Bitly to Dub

If you're looking to migrate from Bitly to Dub, we've built a custom migration tool that will help you migrate your links in just 2-3 clicks.

**1. Sign in with Bitly**

If you haven't already, [create a workspace on Dub](/help/article/what-is-a-workspace#how-to-create-a-workspace).

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Protip**: Once you create your workspace, we generally recommend you ***not
> to [configure your domain](/help/article/how-to-add-custom-domain)*** until
> you've migrated all your links. This will prevent any potential downtime for
> your links.

Then, from your [short links page](https://app.dub.co/links), click on the `⋮` button under the **Create Link** button and select **Import from Bitly**.

![Import from Bitly button](https://mintcdn.com/dub/HiK27QP5TPB3P_le/images/dub-links/links-dropdown.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=HiK27QP5TPB3P_le\&q=85\&s=fa1ae1e357674a2eb9398f4b61f5fd76)

This will open a modal that prompts you to sign in with Bitly.

![Import from Bitly modal](https://mintcdn.com/dub/HiK27QP5TPB3P_le/images/dub-links/import-from-bitly-modal.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=HiK27QP5TPB3P_le\&q=85\&s=dc6e71c63081aab8946f4055d82fd2a7)

In the sign in screen, click "Allow" and you'll be redirected back to Dub.

![Signing in with Bitly](https://assets.dub.co/help/sign-in-with-bitly.png)

Behind the scenes, we'll fetch all your Bitly groups and their respective custom domains and number of tags. You'll be presented with a list of groups that we've found.

![List of Bitly groups found for your account](https://mintcdn.com/dub/HiK27QP5TPB3P_le/images/dub-links/imported-bitly-groups.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=HiK27QP5TPB3P_le\&q=85\&s=a321b4a589491f349bdcd7eafd2ecc22)

> [!NOTE]
>
> If you accidentally signed in to the wrong Bitly account, you can click on the
> **Sign in with a different account?** link to sign in with a different Bitly
> account.

**2. Select the domains you want to migrate**

Select the domains you want to migrate and choose if you'd like to import their respective tags as well. You can learn more about [how tags work on Dub](/help/article/how-to-use-tags).

Once you're done, click **Confirm import**. In just a few seconds, all your links will be migrated to Dub.

![Links imported from Bitly](https://mintcdn.com/dub/HiK27QP5TPB3P_le/images/dub-links/imported-bitly-links.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=HiK27QP5TPB3P_le\&q=85\&s=017dd43ac001bb8e598fe8e04a19c6ff)

Once all your links have been imported, we will send you an email to let you know that the migration is complete.

![Email notification about completed Bitly migration](https://mintcdn.com/dub/HiK27QP5TPB3P_le/images/dub-links/imported-bitly-email.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=HiK27QP5TPB3P_le\&q=85\&s=5a961c6f7833cf6f7d1b03b64e46d2e8)

**3. Configure your domain**

Once you receive the email, you can [configure your domain](/help/article/how-to-add-custom-domain#step-2-configure-your-domain) by setting the right DNS records. This will ensure that your links are pointing to Dub and not Bitly. Once you've done this, you can start using your links!

## Which Bitly link attributes are migrated?

Here's a list of attributes that are migrated from Bitly to Dub:

1. Destination URL
2. Short link slug
3. Link creation date
4. [Link tags](/help/article/how-to-use-tags)
5. Archived status

If there are any other attributes that you'd like to see migrated, please [reach out to us](https://dub.co/contact/support) and let us know!


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