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# Magic Link

> Send verification links to customers via email or SMS using iDenfy Magic Link for identity verification without any code integration.

## Overview

Magic Link lets you send a verification URL directly to your user via email or SMS. The user clicks the link, completes verification on iDenfy’s hosted page, and you receive results via webhook. No coding required.

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## Reusable Magic Links (Dashboard)

Reusable Magic Links are specialized URLs that allow users to start identity verification immediately without needing to log in or create an account. It acts as a shareable "entry pass" that redirects the user directly into your defined verification flow.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Key Features & Usage Limits" icon="list-check">
    | Feature        | Description                                                                                           |
    | -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | **Single-use** | The link becomes invalid after one successful verification. Ideal for individual user invites.        |
    | **Multi-use**  | The link remains active for a specific number of times (e.g., 100 uses). Best for limited campaigns.  |
    | **Unlimited**  | The link remains active indefinitely until it is manually deactivated or reaches its expiration date. |
    | **Expiration** | An optional setting to automatically disable the link after a specific date and time.                 |

    <Note>
      **Usage Logic & Limitations**

      * **Clicks count as usage**: Every click reduces the link's limit, even if the user quits early. You are only billed for *completed* verifications.
      * **No renewals**: Links cannot be extended or refreshed. Once a link expires or hits its limit, you must create a new one.
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The User Experience" icon="user-check">
    When a user clicks the Magic Link, the system performs a background check to ensure the link is active and your account has sufficient credits.

    1. **Validation**: If valid, a new verification session is created automatically.
    2. **Redirection**: The user is taken directly to the verification flow.
    3. **Completion**: The user uploads documents/selfies without entering passwords.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### How to Create a Reusable Magic Link

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Settings">
    Log in to your dashboard. From the left-hand menu, go to **ID Verification** → **Settings** → **Magic Link**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initialize Creation">
    Click **Create New Magic Link**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Parameters">
    <Accordion title="Detailed Configuration Options">
      * **Name**: Internal identifier to help you recognize this link.
      * **Verification Flow**: Select which steps the user must complete (e.g., Document Verification, Selfie, or both).
      * **Usage Limit**: Choose between Single-use, Multi-use, or Unlimited.
      * **Expiration**: (Optional) Set a date and time for the link to stop working.
      * **Language**: Pre-select the interface language for the user.

      <Frame>
        <img src="https://mintcdn.com/idenfy/43ePkKSjZeyUNHjz/images/guides/verification-via-magic-link--AD_4nXcBj5AhUXmbccSkx7Sx3pyP1wl5ZsEalz_WN-WtRcuwkRC69sznG8ZmUn8eiinDzQFNsmh4Wa6VmYRXKevAlU6ttUcbctSVnkpUYUFMg6v3H4NAjey6YKqnXPaQrEyt44fOyJd3DQ-key--j2Nlk06rsrnvZ9f9Eca-HiU.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=43ePkKSjZeyUNHjz&q=85&s=885e3c56effec9fda2eed0299a713b4a" alt="Creating magic link" width="1070" height="988" data-path="images/guides/verification-via-magic-link--AD_4nXcBj5AhUXmbccSkx7Sx3pyP1wl5ZsEalz_WN-WtRcuwkRC69sznG8ZmUn8eiinDzQFNsmh4Wa6VmYRXKevAlU6ttUcbctSVnkpUYUFMg6v3H4NAjey6YKqnXPaQrEyt44fOyJd3DQ-key--j2Nlk06rsrnvZ9f9Eca-HiU.png" />
      </Frame>
    </Accordion>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate and Share">
    Click **Save** to create the link. Copy the URL and share it via email, SMS, or embed it on your website.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Receiving Results

Results can be viewed in real-time in the **iDenfy Dashboard**. Alternatively, you can receive updates via [webhook](/kyc/webhooks).

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## When to Use Magic Link

| Use case                | Recommended Type           | Why                                         |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Bulk Campaigns**      | Reusable (Unlimited/Multi) | One link for all users, easy to manage.     |
| **Personal Invites**    | Reusable (Single-use)      | Security for one-on-one onboarding.         |
| **App Integration**     | Dynamic (API)              | Programmatically generate unique sessions.  |
| **Manual Verification** | Dynamic (Dashboard)        | Quick one-off link for a specific customer. |
| **Physical Marketing**  | Reusable (Unlimited)       | Perfect for QR codes on flyers or posters.  |