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= Getting Started with the API =

== Overview ==
This guide provides an introduction to using the ActiveCampaign API. It covers the basic requirements and steps to get started with integrating the API into your applications.

== Requirements ==
To use the ActiveCampaign API, you will need:
* An ActiveCampaign account
* API access enabled for your account
* Basic knowledge of HTTP requests and JSON format

== Steps to Get Started ==
1. **Obtain Your API URL and Key**
   - Log in to your ActiveCampaign account.
   - Navigate to 'Settings' > 'Developer'.
   - Copy your API URL and Key.

2. **Make Your First API Call**
   - Use a tool like Postman or cURL to make your first API request.
   - Example of a GET request:
     ```
     GET https://youraccount.api.activecampaign.com/api/3/contacts
     ```
   - Include your API key in the headers:
     ```
     Key: Content-Type
     Value: application/json
     ```

3. **Explore the API Documentation**
   - Familiarize yourself with the available endpoints and their functionalities by visiting the [ActiveCampaign API Documentation](https://developers.activecampaign.com/reference).

== Best Practices ==
* Always use HTTPS to ensure the security of your API requests.
* Implement error handling to manage API responses effectively.
* Rate limit your requests to avoid hitting the API limits.

== See Also ==
For more detailed information, refer to the original ActiveCampaign article: [Getting started with the API](https://help.activecampaign.com/hc/en-us/search/click?data=BAh7DjoHaWRpBFZqWww6D2FjY291bnRfaWRpAzUNBDoJdHlwZUkiDGFydGljbGUGOgZFVDoIdXJsSSJdaHR0cHM6Ly9oZWxwLmFjdGl2ZWNhbXBhaWduLmNvbS9oYy9lbi11cy9hcnRpY2xlcy8yMDczMTc1OTAtR2V0dGluZy1zdGFydGVkLXdpdGgtdGhlLUFQSQY7CFQ6DnNlYXJjaF9pZEkiKTI0M2NkMGViLTc4NWYtNDY2OC1iZTNiLTNiNDZiMzVmOGQ1MwY7CEY6CXJhbmtpBjoLbG9jYWxlSSIKZW4tdXMGOwhUOgpxdWVyeUkiDkRldmVsb3BlcgY7CFQ6EnJlc3VsdHNfY291bnRpKg%3D%3D--f35660746456b118e640f0079a2e1e3d2fc53b57).
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