---
title: "Start Firm Intake Link"
method: POST
path: "/intake/firms/{slug}/start"
tags: ["Intake Link"]
---

# Start Firm Intake Link

`POST /intake/firms/{slug}/start`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.openintake.ai` (the document declares no server; this is the origin it was published from)
- URL: `https://api.openintake.ai/intake/firms/{slug}/start`
- Auth: none declared

A new intake for whoever opened the firm's own link (app.intake_links.firm_link).

The app then opens it at /{token}, so a reload or a return visit resumes it.

## Path parameters

- `slug` string, required

## Query parameters

- `language` string, nullable

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- IntakeLinkStarted: A new intake started from the firm's own link; the app opens it at /{token}.
  - `token` string, required

## Other responses

- `422`: Validation Error

## Changes

- **2026-10-26** `647752febae1`: 1 info
  - endpoint added

[Operation history](https://skmtc.dev/openintake/apis/openintake-api/changes/intake/firms/:slug/start/post.md)

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