API overview

The API overview provides access to specific data like URLs, IDs and authorization codes required when integrating Optimizely Campaign using for example REST and SOAP APIs.

To open the API Stands for "application programming interface". The API specifies how some software components should interact with each other, such as accessing a database or computer hardware, or easing the work of programming graphical user interface components. APIs often are in the form of a library that includes specifications for routines, data structures, object classes, and variables. See also: https://world.optimizely.com/documentation/class-libraries/ overview, open the Optimizely Campaign menu and select Administration > API Overview.

See also API documentation on Optimizely World:

Information in the API overview

REST API

The ID of the client you are logged in to and a link to the REST API User Manual.

SOAP API

The ID of the client you are logged in to and a link to the SOAP API User Manual.

HTTP API

Here you find a link to the HTTP API User Manual with more information and examples.

Post-Click Tracking

• Standard Basic URL. The default URL for the tracking of post clicks.
• User Event Basic URL. The URL for the tracking of post clicks Tracking method that measures and analyzes the click path that site users follow after clicking a link in an email. that are not related to a mailing.

Recipient Lists

Overview of the recipient lists in your client The working environment of Optimizely Campaign. A client is a stand-alone and closed system that serves to organize your mailings. Campaign users can use one or more clients for your scenario., and information required for the HTTP and SOAP APIs.

You can also manage authorization codes for recipient lists:

1. Select a recipient list in the listing.
2. Click Manage Authorization Codes….
3. Click Create Authorization Code to add a new code for the recipient list. Or, select an authorization code in the list and click Deactivate Authorization Code, to deactivate it.

Target Groups

Target groups are available in your client, with information required for the HTTP and SOAP APIs.

Opt-in Processes

Opt-in processes are available in your client, with information required for the HTTP and SOAP APIs.

Special Mailings

Special mailings are available in your client, with information required for the SMTP API.