Connecting a new application

On this page you connect a new application to APIcenter. You enter the details APIcenter needs to log in to the system, save them, and then test the connection.

What you see

• The logo and name of the application at the top.
• Display title: a name for this connection. It is required.
• The connection fields of this application, for example a URL, an API key or a username. They differ per application and are sometimes grouped under headings. Many fields have a short explanation below them.
• Next to the form, when available: a video, information about the API details, and the link Where can I find my API details? to the manual for this application.

Connect the application

1. Enter a Display title, for example the name of your shop or administration.
2. Fill in the connection fields. Use the manual if you do not know where to find a value.
3. Click Save. You see "Successfully added the application" and the page for editing the connection opens.
4. If the application uses a login at the vendor, click Authorize and log in to the application.
5. Click Test Connection. When you see "Connection is good!", the application is ready to use.

Steps 4 and 5 are explained in Editing an application.

Applications that need an app store

Some applications can only be connected by installing the APIcenter app from their own app store. You then see Install App Store Required with an explanation. Click Go to App Store to install the app, or Read Documentation for instructions.

Tips

• Choose a display title you will recognize later, especially when you connect the same application more than once, for example for two shops.
• Copy keys and passwords exactly, without spaces at the start or the end.
• An example of a complete connection: Connecting AFAS.

Related articles

• Applications
• Wizard step 2