How to call API?

How to call API?

Step 1 – Log in to the Platform

Start by logging into your platform after creating an account.

Step 2– Generating an API Key

API keys can be generated by clicking the "Generate New API Key" button in the Platform's Settings tab. You can also manage your API keys here. 
Note: Once you've generated your key, make sure to save it somewhere safe; if it is lost, the only option is to regenerate it, since API Keys cannot be read in their entirety through the platform. 

Step 3– Using the API Key in an API Code

Our API documentation includes sample code for retrieving the necessary matches.
Make sure to enter the API key you generated without the {} brackets. 

Here's an example showing how to enrich a person using the API:

curl --request POST 'https://api.fullcontact.com/v3/person.enrich' \

    -H 'Authorization: Bearer {FC_API_KEY}' \

    -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \

    -d '{

        "email": "snriedel85@gmail.com"

    }' 





Step 4 - Calling API

There are several ways to call our API.  

Using Terminal:
Terminal is a program that receives user commands and sends them to the operating system for processing. It displays the output in Mac or Linux operating systems, whereas Command Prompt is used in Windows. You can reach the Terminal or Command Prompt by using your system's search bar. Once you get the code, put it into your PC's Terminal/Command Prompt. 



Using Postman: 
Postman serves as a comprehensive API platform for the development and management of APIs.
To initiate a request, input the desired URL into the 'request URL' tab and set the HTTP method to 'POST'.



 Under the 'Authorization' section, select 'Bearer Token' from the drop-down menu and provide the API key in the 'Token' tab.



Finally, in the 'Body' tab, configure the format to 'raw'. Enter the email address or the specific field for the query, then click the 'Send' button.




Similarly, to enrich a Company:  

                        curl -X POST https://api.fullcontact.com/v3/company.enrich \
                                -H "Authorization: Bearer {Your API Key}" \
                                -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
                                -d '{"domain":"fullcontact.com"}' 

This sample code can be used to retrieve company data via Terminal or Postman.  

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