> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nectarclimate.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Magic links (deprecated)

> Magic links have been replaced by Invitations. Existing links continue to work, but all new sharing should use Invitations.

<Warning>
  **Deprecated.** Magic links have been replaced by [Invitations](/platform/data-input/invitations). Invitations are revocable, auditable, support scoped email access, and are the recommended way to share a connection flow with someone else. Existing magic links continue to work for backward compatibility, but new flows should use invitations.
</Warning>

## What changed?

"Magic link" was the original name for the shareable URL you could send to a recipient so they could connect a utility account on their own — either **creating a new connection** or **re-entering credentials on an existing one**. That same experience is now delivered by **Invitations**, which add:

* **Revocation.** Invalidate a link immediately from the platform.
* **Activity log.** See when the recipient viewed, verified their email, and submitted the flow.
* **Email allow-list.** Restrict who can accept an invitation.
* **Resend.** Resend the invitation email without generating a new link.
* **Status tracking.** `ACTIVE`, `EXPIRED`, `REVOKED`, `FULFILLED` are visible in the Invitations table.

The recipient experience is unchanged — they still click a link, sign into their utility account, and Nectar starts collecting data.

## What should I do?

* **If you're sending new links:** Use **[Invitations](/platform/data-input/invitations)** instead. Create one from **Data Input > Invitations**.
* **If you have outstanding magic links:** They continue to work. You don't need to migrate anything manually.
* **If you integrate via the API:** See the [Connection invitations](/developer-guide/connection-invitations) developer guide for the replacement endpoints. The legacy magic-link endpoints are still available but are marked `deprecated` in the OpenAPI spec.

## Where to go from here

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Invitations" icon="paper-plane" href="/platform/data-input/invitations">
    The replacement for magic links — revocable, auditable, and with full delivery and prefill options.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connection invitations (API)" icon="code" href="/developer-guide/connection-invitations">
    API reference and examples for creating contributor and reconnect invitations.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>