> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.stackone.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Connect Bitly with Access Token – StackOne Hub > Link a Bitly account in the StackOne Hub using Access Token. End-user guide to authorize the integration and start using Bitly actions. You must have a Bitly account to generate an access token. Free plans may have limited API access.

Generating a Generic Access Token

To connect Bitly with StackOne, you'll need to generate a Generic Access Token from your Bitly account settings.

Sign in to your Bitly account.

  • In the left sidebar, click Settings.
  • Under the Developer settings section, click API.
Bitly settings sidebar with the Developer settings section and its API item highlighted, opening the API page.

In the Access token section, enter your Bitly account password and click Generate token.

  • Your new Generic Access Token will appear on the page.
  • Copy the token and store it securely for use later.
Bitly API settings with the Access token section highlighted, showing the Enter password field and the Generate token button.

Linking the Account from the Hub

Use one of the three Linking Account Methods to access the Hub. Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:
  • Access Token
  • Click Connect
  • If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider's authorization flow.
  • Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup

If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account in your Accounts page.