Surfer API Overview
Surfer offers an API feature that allows you to access core functionality such as auditing, content creation, and more. The API is suited for developers, technical SEO specialists, and partners who want to integrate Surfer’s capabilities into their workflows or tools.
🔒 Access Requirements
This feature is available only with the API addon or an Enterprise plan. Without one of these, all requests are blocked, even if you have a valid API key.
Contact us via live chat or through [email protected] if you're interested in purchasing the API addon
Contact [email protected] if you're interested in the Enterprise plan
⚙️ What Can You Do With the API?
You can automate actions with API requests without opening the Surfer web app each time. This includes:
Creating and managing Content Editor queries
Generating content via Surfer AI
Running Audit reports
Accessing SERP Analyzer data
Generating shareable links
Pulling structured data for custom dashboards
... and more - described in our API Documentation!
📚 API Documentation
For full details on endpoints, authentication, and request/response formats, visit the official 👉 Surfer API documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I authenticate with the Surfer API?
How do I authenticate with the Surfer API?
Surfer API uses API keys for authentication. If you have already purchased the add-on or the Enterprise plan and need your API key, contact us via Live Chat or email at [email protected].
Include your API key in the request header using the API-KEY field. Requests missing a valid key or made without the required plan or add-on will receive a 401 "Access Denied" response.
I lost my API key - how can I get a new one?
I lost my API key - how can I get a new one?
If you lost your API key, you can request a new one through our Support via [email protected]. We will reset your key for security purposes and generate a new one.
Is there a sandbox or testing environment available?
Is there a sandbox or testing environment available?
No, we currently do not offer a sandbox environment. All API requests you send will consume actual credits from your account and count toward your plan’s quota.
Does API access include all tools automatically?
Does API access include all tools automatically?
No, having API access does not automatically unlock all API compatible tools. If your plan or add-on does not include tools like Audit or SERP Analyzer, related endpoints will not work, even with a valid API key.
You may receive errors like 403 "Forbidden", 422 "Quota exceeded", or 500 "Internal server error", depending on the tool and call.