⚡ Developer First API

Powerful APIs to build with Lnki.io

Create, manage, and track short links programmatically. Simple, fast, and reliable APIs for developers.

  • RESTful JSON API
  • 99.9% Uptime & Reliable
  • Secure with API Keys
  • Easy to integrate
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Create a new short link
POST /api/v1/links 
curl -X POST https://lnki.io/api/v1/links \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "destination_url": "https://example.com/landing-page",
    "slug": "summer-sale"
  }'
201 Created 
{
  "link": {
    "id": 48291,
    "short_host_path": "lnki.io/summer-sale",
    "destination_url": "https://example.com/landing-page",
    "click_count": 0,
    "created_at": "2026-10-05T08:34:31.011Z"
  }
}

Why developers choose Lnki.io

Fast & Simple

RESTful JSON endpoints with predictable responses and clear error codes.

Secure

Authenticate with API keys. Rotate keys anytime from your dashboard.

Reliable

Built on infrastructure designed for 99.9% uptime and global availability.

Developer Friendly

Comprehensive docs, SDKs, and examples to get you shipping faster.

Core Endpoints

Everything you need to build and scale

Our API gives you full control over your links, analytics, domains, and more.

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Method Endpoint Description More
POST /v1/oauth/token Exchange an API key for an access token
POST /v1/links Create a new short link
GET /v1/links List and search your links
PATCH /v1/links/{id} Update a link
POST /v1/qr_codes Create and style a QR code
POST /v1/imports Create up to 500 links at once
View all endpoints →

Technical details

Authentication

Exchange your API key for an access token, then send it with every request.

Authorization: Bearer ACCESS_TOKEN

Rate Limits

Fair usage limits to keep the platform fast for everyone.

5,000 requests / minute Per API key, on Business

Base URL

All API requests are made to this root endpoint.

https://lnki.io/api/v1
Resources

Everything you need to succeed

Code Examples

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Status Page

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