How to Write API Calls in Zapier | Webhooks by Zapier and API Requests

Learn how to create powerful integrations and automations with API calls and webhooks in Zapier. This comprehensive guide walks you through the basics of building API calls, troubleshooting common errors, and using dynamic data to create personalized workflows. Whether you're a seasoned automator or a no-code beginner, this walkthrough will help you unlock the full potential of your favorite apps and tools.

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00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Why use API calls?
02:59 - Make an API Call with Webhooks by Zapier
03:51 - Choosing a method
04:46 - Finding your app’s API docs
05:52 - Building an API Call step-by-step
06:46 - Choosing payload type
07:19 - Filling in the Data section
09:14 - Headers and authentication
10:47 - Testing the initial API call
11:10 - Adding optional parameters and dynamic data
12:16 - Make an API Call with API Requests
15:22 - Troubleshooting errors
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[narekpapukyan]

Absolutely invaluable content for the low code no code community!

[cigfxnn]

This was really useful. I didn't know that we can directly do API request. Now I did and my zap is running smoother!

[hltykrw]

Gold. Thank you for keeping it straightforward. Also great video production, editing, narrating and audio. Liked & subscribed!

[timetoaffiliate]

I have gathered a lot of valuable information from your content. Although I am not utilizing Zapier but Integrately, I found your video to be one of the best resources for webhook I have come across. I appreciate the detailed explanation of API understanding in your content.

[Jezerypamela]

Thanks for the video. One of my API objects is an array. like "Addresses: [street]". how do I populate that on zapier data field? have tried a few combinations but nothing seems to work.

[dianadjordjevic]

Can you please also make a video for Xentral and Webhooks by Zapier?

[kubtuuf]

What does the current Zapier/Slack standard options lack that you would need to use a Webook w/ an API to do?

[hugopuflett]

Do you have any app recommendations for storage of API credentials so that you are not storing the credentials in plain-text within the zap?

[msr]

This is amazing! thank you for this, but is there a way to do it with airtable? i mean, making a POST webhook for an airtable record..

[shahrukhasghar]

What is the first app you used in Slack integration part?

[jacekwojcieszynski]

9:25, Header has 2 separate fields in Zap, I think now it is just one field. So confusing regarding formatting.

[iamrage]

i am so much struggling to integrate convertkit to privyr. can you please help me?

[kwamenadadson]

can I make a chatbot with zapier but use webhook to answer my clients questions?

[saibot]

is frustrating me and I know its becuase I dont understand it yet.. I have a Zap to create a folder, another to shorten the URL. I would like to have that shotened URL be added schedule in humanity. very new @ this sorry