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title: Explore our APIs
description: "## Pricing and API Call Limits **Free and Paid Plans** - API testing is available on free accounts. For production use, a Paid Plan is required. [Check here for pricing](https://www.codereadr.com/pricing/). - API Call Definition: Each call to the CodeREADr server…"
url: "https://www.codereadr.com/knowledgebase/barcode-system-apis/"
updated: "2026-08-27"
category: Developer APIs
---

# Explore our APIs

## Pricing and API Call Limits

**Free and Paid Plans**

- API testing is available on free accounts. For production use, a Paid Plan is required. [Check here for pricing](https://www.codereadr.com/pricing/).
- API Call Definition: Each call to the CodeREADr server from a third-party server counts toward your limit. Calls made directly by the CodeREADr mobile app (e.g., Scans, Lookup, History) do not count.

**Usage Alerts**

- Receive daily email alerts if you exceed API call limits.
- Blocked calls are reset every minute, allowing you to resend them promptly.

## CodeREADr APIs - Overview

CodeREADr’s APIs enable seamless integration with third-party services, enhancing the end-user experience with intuitive and streamlined functionalities. Whether you’re looking to manage users, databases, or scan records, our APIs provide the tools to tailor solutions to your specific needs.

## Why Use CodeREADr’s APIs?

- Intuitive Integration: Simplify workflows by integrating CodeREADr with your systems.
- Comprehensive Functionality: Use our APIs to create and edit Services, Users, and Databases, and to filter or retrieve scan records.
- Automated Reporting: The popular Scans Retrieve API allows you to auto-fetch, modify, and insert scan records into third-party databases while automating reporting processes.

## Getting Started with CodeREADr APIs

Understand Core Tasks. The primary goal is to create Services, but this requires setting up the following components first:

- Users: Authorized app users for scanning services. Explore the [Users API](https://developer.codereadr.com/1.0/api/users/).
- Databases: Validate scans against barcode values and display specific content. Explore the [Databases API](https://developer.codereadr.com/1.0/api/databases/).
- Questions: Collect additional information from app users after each scan. Explore the [Questions API](https://developer.codereadr.com/1.0/api/questions/).
- To familiarize yourself with the process, we recommend [creating your first Service](https://developer.codereadr.com/1.0/api/services/) using the CodeREADr web platform.

## API Examples

### Scans Retrieve API

- Fetch scan records in bulk for reporting and database integration.
- Example API call for retrieving a CSV file:
  - template=e0798bcfb95714fc&return_type=csv
  - Note: Pre-configure [the Export Template](https://www.codereadr.com/knowledgebase/creating-export-templates/) via the web platform and locate the template ID.

### Kiosk Mode Configuration

Enable [Kiosk Mode](https://www.codereadr.com/knowledgebase/kiosk-mode/) for the CodeREADr app using the kiosk_mode_config API call with JSON variables. Check [developer APIs](https://www.codereadr.com/developer-api/) for more information.

## API Request Methods and IP Whitelisting

There are [three ways to post API requests](https://www.codereadr.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Three-ways-of-POSTing-API-request_.pdf):

- Direct API calls from your server to CodeREADr.
- Webhook integrations to automate workflows.
- Third-party applications for added flexibility.

[Ensure your server’s IP address is whitelisted](https://www.codereadr.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/white_list.txt) for secure access.