Understanding API Integrations
Complete guide to connecting external services and APIs. Learn how to integrate any service with Smart Sequence.
API integrations allow Smart Sequence to communicate with external services, enabling you to automate tasks across your entire tech stack. Whether you're syncing data between CRMs, sending notifications to Slack, or processing payments, integrations make it possible.
Types of Integrations
REST API Integrations
Connect to any service with a REST API using GET, POST, PUT, DELETE methods.
- Custom headers and authentication
- JSON/XML data handling
- Response mapping
Webhook Integrations
Receive real-time notifications from external services when events occur.
- Instant event triggers
- Payload parsing
- Signature verification
OAuth Integrations
Securely connect to services like Salesforce, Google, Microsoft using OAuth 2.0.
- Token management
- Auto-refresh
- Scope configuration
How to Set Up an Integration
Choose Your Integration Type
Decide whether you need a pre-built connector, REST API, or webhook integration based on your use case.
Configure Authentication
Set up the required authentication method - API key, OAuth, or basic authentication depending on the service.
Define Your Endpoints
Specify the API endpoints you need to call, including the URL, method, headers, and body parameters.
Map Data Fields
Use the data mapper to transform incoming data and map fields between Smart Sequence and the external service.
Test the Connection
Run test calls to verify the integration works correctly before using it in production workflows.
Popular Pre-Built Integrations
Smart Sequence offers 500+ pre-built integrations. Here are some of the most popular:
Salesforce
CRM
HubSpot
CRM
Slack
Communication
Microsoft 365
Productivity
Google Workspace
Productivity
Shopify
E-commerce
QuickBooks
Accounting
Stripe
Payments
Security Best Practices
- Always use environment variables for API keys and secrets
- Use OAuth when available instead of API keys
- Regularly rotate credentials and review access logs
- Use minimum required permissions for each integration