API
API Stands for Application Programming Interface. This is software which allows software to interact with the Acendre system.
Authentication
This is the process of identifying who is accessing the API. Acendre uses an API key to complete this.
Get
This is a method that can be used to retrieve data from the API
JSON
This is the name of the data format that Acendre uses for the requests and responses to and from the API
Post
This is a method which will create data in Acendre via the API
Put
This is a method which will update existing data in Acendre via the API
Parameter
This is a value which is sent to the API which helps define what data you want to retrieve from Acendre. Such as an applicant identifier.
SFTP
Stands for Secure File Transfer Protocol. It is a system of sending files between servers. This may sometimes be used in conjunction with API solutions