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REST API

Programmatically create and manage QR codes via the REST API.

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Available on Business and Enterprise plans.

The Stirling-QR REST API allows developers to create, update, and manage QR codes programmatically — for automation, integrations, or building QR code functionality into their own products.

Getting an API key

Go to Dashboard → Settings → API. Click 'Create API Key'. Give it a name and save. The key is shown once — copy it immediately and store it securely. You cannot retrieve it again after leaving the page.

Authentication

Include your API key in the Authorization header of every request: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY. API keys are scoped to the organisation — they can only access and modify QR codes within your organisation.

Key endpoints

GET /api/public/v1/qrcodes — list all QR codes in your organisation. POST /api/qrcode — create a new QR code. PUT /api/qrcode/{id} — update a QR code. DELETE /api/qrcode/{id} — delete a QR code.

Rate limits

API requests are rate-limited per key. If you exceed the limit, you will receive a 429 Too Many Requests response. Contact support if you need a higher rate limit for a specific use case.

💡 Pro Tips

Rotate your API keys periodically. Revoke any key you suspect has been compromised from Settings → API.
Use the API with Zapier's Webhook or Make (Integromat) to connect Stirling-QR to thousands of other apps without writing code.

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Zapier & Webhooks

Trigger workflows and connect to 5,000+ apps when a QR code is scanned.

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Bulk QR from CSV

Upload a CSV and create hundreds of QR codes in one operation.