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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). ```