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ShortLink API

A simple, powerful REST API for URL shortening, QR code generation, analytics, and bio pages. Integrate in minutes with your API token.

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API access is available on Pro and Business plans.

Simple to integrate

Shorten a URL in one API call. No SDK required.

cURL example 
# Shorten a URL
curl -X POST https://api.shortlink.app/v1/links \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "url": "https://example.com/very/long/url/that/needs/shortening",
    "alias": "my-campaign",
    "expires_at": "2026-12-31",
    "password": null,
    "tags": ["marketing", "q4-campaign"]
  }'

# Response
{
  "data": {
    "id": "01HXYZ...",
    "short_url": "https://short.link/my-campaign",
    "original_url": "https://example.com/very/long/url/that/needs/shortening",
    "alias": "my-campaign",
    "clicks": 0,
    "expires_at": "2026-12-31T00:00:00Z",
    "created_at": "2026-04-20T10:32:00Z"
  }
}

Everything you need in an API

A well-documented, predictable REST API with consistent JSON responses and clear error codes.

REST API

Standard HTTP verbs (GET, POST, PATCH, DELETE), JSON request/response bodies, and predictable resource-oriented URLs.

API Tokens

Generate multiple named API tokens with scoped permissions. Revoke individual tokens without affecting others.

Rate Limiting

Pro plan: 1,000 requests/min. Business plan: 10,000 requests/min. Rate limit headers included in every response.

Webhooks

Receive real-time HTTP POST events when a link is clicked, expires, or hits its click limit. Sign webhooks with HMAC-SHA256.

Full Resource Coverage

Manage links, QR codes, bio pages, tags, domains, teams, and analytics — everything in the dashboard is available via API.

OpenAPI Spec

Full OpenAPI 3.1 specification available for import into Postman, Insomnia, or to auto-generate a client SDK in any language.

Rate Limits by Plan

Plan Requests / minute Requests / day Webhooks
Free — — No
Starter 60 10,000 No
Pro 1,000 100,000 Yes (5 endpoints)
Business 10,000 Unlimited Yes (unlimited)

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Get your API token from your dashboard. API access is included on Pro and Business plans.

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