Sending an API request

To perform an API request, follow these steps:

1. Obtain an ASToken for authentication.
   Note

   For more information, refer to Requesting authorization.

2. Select an API request. The API request information page is displayed, containing the API parameters and sample formats.
   Note

   For more information, refer to the following:

   • Understanding HTTP requests
   • Understanding the API page

   For example, select the POST api/v7/Products request to add a new product to the catalog. The Products API POST parameters are displayed.

   

3. Select Execute API. The browser displays the API request window.

   

4. In the authorization field under the Headers section, enter the ASToken.
5. Enter the necessary information in the URI parameters or Body sections.
6. Select Send. The API displays a response from the server.
   Note

   For more information, refer to Understanding server responses.