diff --git a/src/app/(main)/api/qrs/[id]/route.ts b/src/app/(main)/api/qrs/[id]/route.ts
index a5bef49..fcd8260 100644
--- a/src/app/(main)/api/qrs/[id]/route.ts
+++ b/src/app/(main)/api/qrs/[id]/route.ts
@@ -11,6 +11,10 @@ const updateQRSchema = z.object({
   content: z.any().optional(),
   tags: z.array(z.string()).optional(),
   style: z.any().optional(),
+  // Pausing frees a dynamic code slot without deleting the code or its scan
+  // history. Used by the upgrade modal so hitting the limit has an exit that
+  // costs nothing and destroys nothing.
+  status: z.enum(['ACTIVE', 'PAUSED']).optional(),
 });
 
 // GET /api/qrs/[id] - Get a single QR code