# API Access and Integration

Use Linkody’s API to manage domains, backlinks, and competitors programmatically. Ideal for automation, custom dashboards, and integrations.

## API Access and Integration

Linkody provides a RESTful API that allows you to interact with your account programmatically. This is ideal for developers, SEO agencies, or advanced users who want to automate workflows, integrate with other tools, or pull data directly into their systems.

## What you can do with the API

With Linkody’s API, you can:

- Retrieve and manage **domains**, **competitors**, and **backlinks**
- Create, update, and delete links or domains
- Pull backlink metrics and statuses for reporting or internal dashboards
- Automate your own backlink tracking or auditing workflows

## Requirements

- You must have a **paid Linkody subscription**.
- The API accepts and returns **JSON**.
- Standard **HTTP response codes** are used for handling success and error conditions.

## Authentication

To use the API, pass your token using the `X-AUTH-TOKEN` header.

Example (cURL):

```
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curl -X GET "https://www.linkody.com/api/v1/domains" \ 
-H "Accept: application/json" \ 
-H "X-AUTH-TOKEN: your_api_token"
```

## Where to find your API token

Your API token is available under **Settings > API**.

1. Click on Settings on the left menu.

2. Click on the API tab.

3. Click on the copy icon to copy the API token.

⚠️ Keep your token secure. It grants full access to your Linkody data.

## Full documentation

You can find the full OpenAPI specification and complete reference at:

👉 [https://www.linkody.com/api/v1](/content/api/v1/index.html)

Alternatively, you can download the OpenAPI spec for integration tools that support it.

For support or questions, contact: [support@linkody.com](/content/helpcenter/en/articles/11485382-api-access-and-integration/index.html)

## Summary

Linkody’s API gives you powerful access to your data:

- Automate backlink workflows
- Integrate with custom systems
- Build dashboards or internal tools

Perfect for developers, SEO teams, and automation power users.