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This article will show you how to create a Hosted API. Once added, Hosted APIs can be used when setting up Option Sets, Lookups, form Validation, or Personalization & Receipt Generation.

Add an API

  1. Sign in to your site

  2. Navigate to Developer Tools and select API HostingAPI Hosting selected under Developer Tools in the left-hand navigation menu.

  3. Click the + button in the bottom right corner  Add button in the bottom right corner of the API Hosting page.

  4. Fill out the API fieldsAPI fields.

    • API Subdomain: Add the subdomain for the API URL

      Note:

      The URL must only contain lowercase letters and numbers.

    • Sending Email Addresses: If applicable, enter email addresses for the API

    • Subnets: Choose to add subnets to the API

    • Security Groups: Add any applicable security groups

  5. Click SaveSave button in the bottom right corner of the API pop-up.

  6. Your API will appear at the top of the screen  API example.

  7. Use the CivicPlus CLI (command-line interface) to deploy an API environment. If you require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact Support.  environments deployed for API.

Delete an API

  1. Navigate to Developer Tools and select API Hosting API Hosting selected under Developer Tools in the left-hand navigation menu.

  2. Click Delete API Instance (trash can icon) next to the APIDelete trashcan icon.

  3. Select Delete on the popup that says Are you sure you want to delete [API name]?Delete button on the delete API confirmation pop-up.