---
title: "Get QR code as PNG image"
method: GET
path: "/v1/instance/connect/{id}/image"
tags: ["Instance"]
---

# Get QR code as PNG image

`GET /v1/instance/connect/{id}/image`

## Request

- Base URL: `http://localhost:8080`
- URL: `http://localhost:8080/v1/instance/connect/{id}/image`
- Auth: API key in header `apikey`

Returns the QR code as a raw PNG image buffer. Returns 204 No Content if already connected.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Response `200`

QR code PNG image

## Other responses

- `204`: Instance already connected
- `401`: Unauthorized
- `404`: Not Found
- `422`: Unprocessable Entity
- `500`: Internal Server Error

## Changes

- **2026-07-18** `f812473c5a89`: 1 info
  - endpoint added

[Operation history](https://skmtc.dev/verbeux-ai/apis/whatsmiau-api/changes/v1/instance/connect/:id/image/get.md)

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