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How to use the Short.io API
The Short.io API features can only be accessed with an API key that you create for specific domain/team. Furthermore, API keys allow you to determine the purpose for which the API is used and therefore prevent fraud.
The Short.io Developer portal, API support and Changelog
We've implemented the Short.io developer portal. It comes with a collection of comprehensive guides and documentation to assist you get started using Short.io right away and to support you if you run into difficulties.
What are the API Limits on Short.io |Performance
We have 5-50 RPS limit for our API performance:
How do I increase Short.io API limits?
If you are a Short.io Enterprise user and would like to increase API limits in your account, please contact us at support @ short.io to enable this feature for you.
What are the bulk create API limits?
The bulk create API allows you to send 5 requests in 10 seconds.
What is link automation limit?
The term link automation describes links generated through API, bulk create, or link import.
How to retrieve domain, link and folder identifiers from the Short.io URLs and API
The instructions below will help you locate the unique IDs of the Short.io domains, links and folders.
What format does the API accept for the "ExpiresAt" variable? | Link Expiration through API
You need to provide expiresAt in milliseconds since the epoch began. You need to multiply your value by 1000.
How to change social media preview (Open Graph metadata) via API
Using the Short.io API features you can change the generated preview data of a link that you share on social networks.
How to create short links with prefixes
Short.io allows you to create via the API functionalities short links with prefixes (or static values) in the following format:
Using reverse proxy for Short.io custom domains
Short.io provides a scalable infrastructure, which involves multiple IP addresses from around the world to serve your customers in a fastest way.
POST Request doesn't Work | API
* You need to send parameters domain, originalURL and title in the POST body. Be careful not to send them in query string.
402 Error POST | API
The error 402 means that you have to upgrade your plan. Please, check the details of your price plan. Here's how: Where can I review the details of my pricing plan?