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QR Code API

Build powerful integrations with our simple, elegant REST API. Full design control. Real-time analytics. Enterprise ready.

API v1.0RESTful99.9% Uptime

Quick Start

Get up and running in under 5 minutes

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API Reference

Complete technical documentation

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Design Studio

Interactive QR code design generator

Open Studio

API Playground

Test API endpoints in real-time

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Getting Started

1

Authenticate Your Requests

Include your API key in the Authorization header

Authorization: Bearer qrx_live_your_api_key_here
2

Make Your First Request

Create a simple QR code with a single API call

curl -X POST https://golinko.co/api/v1/qrcodes \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer qrx_live_your_api_key_here" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "name": "My First QR Code",
    "type": "url",
    "content": {
      "url": "https://example.com"
    }
  }'
3

Handle the Response

Your new QR code is ready to use immediately

{
  "data": {
    "id": 123,
    "name": "My First QR Code",
    "shortUrl": "https://qr.link/abc123",
    "createdAt": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"
  }
}

Core Endpoints

Content Types

Website

url

Plain Text

text

Email

email

Phone

phone

SMS

sms

WiFi

wifi

Contact

vcard

Event

event

Location

location

Crypto

crypto

Social

social

App Store

app

Complete Field Reference

Detailed specifications for all content types with required fields, data types, and examples

Content Type Reference

Complete field reference for all supported QR code content types

Rate Limits & Authentication

Free

100

requests / hour

Pro

1,000

requests / hour

Business

10,000

requests / hour

Ready to start building?

Get your API key and start building powerful QR code experiences today