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title: codeREADr
slug: codereadr
description: How to integrate codeREADr with Make.com
image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_codereadr.png
createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:29:01.217Z
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| :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/codereadr.png" alt="codeREADr logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | CodeREADr is a barcode scanning and data capture platform for tasks like attendance, asset tracking, and access control. Integrating CodeREADr with Make.com enables automated barcode-based workflows, such as updating databases or triggering notifications when assets are scanned. |
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This is AI-generated content based on official codeREADr documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [codeREADr](https://www.codereadr.com/support-selection/) directly.
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# Requirements

To use the codeREADr app in Make, you must have an active account and for production use a paid plan is required, [create your account on codeREADr](https://www.codereadr.com/). For subscription, refer to the [codeREADr pricing page](https://www.codereadr.com/).

# Connect codeREADr and Make&#x20;

To get started, you must first create a connection between codeREADr and Make, allowing the two services to communicate.&#x20;

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**Obtain your API Key in your codeREADr account**
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**Create the connection in Make.**
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## Obtain your API Key in your codeREADr account

Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your codeREADr account.

To obtain your **API Key&#x20;**:

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Navigate to th&#x65;**&#x20;Settings section** after logging into your CodeREADr account.
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Click on the API o&#x72;**&#x20;API Keys tab** in the Settings menu.

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Copy th&#x65;**&#x20;API key** displayed on the screen.
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You will use this value while creating a connection in Make.&#x20;

Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://www.codereadr.com/knowledgebase/codereadr-connector-add-on/)

## Create the connection in Make&#x20;

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[[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the codeREADr module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection.&#x20;**

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If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.**
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*Optional:&#x20;*&#x49;n the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection.
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Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your codeREADr account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection.&#x20;
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For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page.

# codeREADr modules

After connecting to the codeREADr app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios.&#x20;

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### &#x20;Clear a Database

Deletes all records from a specified database.
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### Create a Database

Creates a new database within your selected database management system.
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### Delete a Barcode Value

Deletes a specified barcode value from the system.
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### Delete a Database

Permanently removes an entire database from your system.
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### Insert / Update a Barcode Value

Adds a new barcode value or updates an existing one in the system.
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### List Barcode Values of a Database

Fetches and displays the data stored within a specified database.
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### List Databases

Retrieves a list of all available databases in your account.
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### Make an API Call

Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials.
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### Update a Database

Updates the specified database with new or modified data.
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# Templates

You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios.

# codeREADr resources&#x20;

You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links

- [codeREADr topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=codeREADr)
- [codeREADr website](https://www.codereadr.com/)
- [codeREADr API documentation](https://www.codereadr.com/apidocs/)
- [codeREADr page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/codereadr)

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