API: What it is and how Autentique uses it
The API (Application Programming Interface) is a tool designed for developers who want to integrate systems with ours. It acts as an intermediary, allowing one software to request information or actions from another system. This interaction makes it easier to create solutions that combine services from different services.
Autentique provides a public API that enables integrating our features directly into other tools or systems. With it, you can:
Automate document creation.
Receive signature notifications through webhooks.
Manage documents, such as archiving or moving them between folders.
Access to Autentique's API is done through API tokens, which are unique keys generated to authenticate your actions. These tokens ensure that only authorized users can use the API linked to their account.
Do not share your tokens with third parties. If you suspect misuse, immediately revoke the token and generate a new one.
Webhooks: What are they and how do they work?
Webhooks are automatic notifications that an API sends to a specific endpoint whenever an event occurs. In Autentique, they allow you to receive real-time information about various actions, such as document creation and editing, signature status changes, and member updates.
You can configure these events on the webhooks page and integrate your system to react automatically. For example, when receiving a webhook for a completed signature, your system can update the document status or trigger a confirmation email. This reduces the need for manual checks and improves workflow automation.
Endpoints
Autentique allows you to add multiple endpoints, one for each event type, providing greater integration flexibility. You can configure each endpoint to receive specific notifications and name them for better organization. Additionally, you can choose the data return format, selecting between JSON or URL encoded, depending on your system's needs. This ensures that each event is directed to the correct location, enabling efficient and customized automations.
Make: Official Integration
Autentique offers an official integration with Make. This tool allows you to create automated workflows between Autentique and other systems without the need for programming. You can do almost everything you can with the API, in a nearly 1-to-1 relationship.
You can access Make at https://www.make.com/en, and in scenario creation, you can search for Autentique.