Versa Cloud ERP: API Integration

API Integrations for ERP

An Application Program Interface or API is a channel that defines how an ERP program interacts with external applications/programs.

Modern Businesses require multiple applications to function and run business. When a business selects an ERP for a company-wide application, they consider its ability to integrate with the existing applications that support the business.

APIs ensure the transfer of data between applications in a way that allows an organization to present a detailed view of:

Inventory
Financials
Sales
Purchases
Reporting
Shipping

API allows a business to connect the ERP with 3rd party applications, websites, other internal software to allow users to access information in real time.

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API in Versa Cloud ERP: Getting started

API integration with Versa Cloud ERP is incredibly easy. Simply, go to Setup / Client Applications and click on Become a Developer.

This will instantly grant you developer permissions and present you with a form for creating your first application. Complete the form, entering the name and a short description of your application. By clicking Create, you can generate your own application key and license to use the application with your firm’s data.

When you contact the API, the system will generate a token for you that must be used.

The API (Application Program Interface) allows developers to work with Versa Cloud ERP data within their own applications. The API is based on REST principles. Each call to the API is performed over secure HTTP and uses one of the HTTP methods (Get, Post, Put, or Delete) to access and manipulate those resources. Data can be transferred in either XML or JSON format.