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[Data Connections](https://go.screenfeed.com/portal/connect?hsLang=en#data-connections) # Creating a REST API Connection ## A step by step walkthrough of creating a data connection using the Connect REST API. ### **Connecting Using Rest API** Connections can be created using our REST API to extend data connections beyond traditional file and calendar hosts.  Get started by clicking Data in the left hand panel.  ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/649c57f7fb873ba144bdfb48_YQR13DpC4NsjbqusBBReflrIeQXbXep6n59PwYMbPQyX4Q9PkXJTXilc8oS6DcEN71-_dZlgo5uAJ8S2o99eeDRq996elXCg5PM776r2ulR2Dk2ZogVRCaSbZqafN_qshAHvJ-5LZAb-GtHaBhtgBao.png) The Data Connections menu will appear.. Click **Create a Connection** button to create a new connection.  ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/649c57f753ebccbbf7ebf3d8_vRX2KRVu2PSJ4-Yn1PweWWNS-uVBXgYzsblcw3tLHzUK8NXm8CmQv2zKoRZ24L1PFkwR0AlfYzcgZIj9QCmdSkwaVPvXsqT2yqEXiPymWkkMPv2Katx0GFyR0jVoR7wj6oFdGkpLmhfMUiLzTWCIyFc.png) Next click REST API under the Create a Connection heading. ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/63407820473928afad9482c3_PK6odfQR49ODVxDdlcqbLdVpimFTtF8sESqKCZoowavRDzqEBL0_3n95qJNPyxm_rZcIe5XdwUpTePpsl0EAazszZ6XJ9tugo42LGKaMaT8hQXy4yi2xEA8-f4EFSF6486OKSXMYoYTfcRkcUiyf7spm14-bXK8to_tCX2ck0T6v3JrYKS062loTEw.png) ‍ The data source should provide an API URL to enter into the URL field. Copy from the source and paste the URL into the field.  ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/634078217777b601464c25c0_mfaGel-HC5T0UqqqAoybk0fOflQZ9nPh-NhDqVxlY7ip3kpwjmVSgb1VAMWXhtRoJz9Nu6u4h2zt--WmmJjSIy3qXwv9mwUZDs0xA1c5XbtZ6nrZ_f3KKoXyG4AOu-SIqvvtn2U_jlI-YszC7oeADK3UaHZhaygR3TYm_ISC-zD6XZn6NoQewo0pQw.png) Set the correct request method based on the source documentation. Request methods available are GET and POST. POST requests require information to be added to the body section. ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/634078207777b620fb4c25bf_GUxENWB5tHASIOE8vEc_GKwabQFddLsN1UE72Svshmgu8zUgpAyFqR_RJlVL0HXuq-D8-_3R389Ou_Bd-pg5N5VNJ9tO7T8xdJKk6dpRlNHY81K13zVJbfidwUx1IC8XMm0P1q4YH1UpDu_jmT8bu8AZmIH1CpLMnEQJdEjRpBphSHPDwvgUyiGRQA.png) ### **‍** Depending on the data source Authorization may be required through a header. Under Headers add in the key information and the token information under value then click Add.  ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/63407820f51ebc45b3422358_q7PWLLJ9OzbMYec4bEYXCpl_WIRHoFv_rSli_TfkRblXoYojuGfd3i55Rzaqpe-BWsqPWL4nqWe5iDLewndnhwB04CbSDU2PRlicWw6FOElAeU5iOMqE83Kv490SfnjfbXIg0JALHHT-xIYFzjUfngOJc5CyOKxRoZRg25GnBbvK-4faGtvkvsmJ0Q.png) ### **‍** Queries to the data source can be either appended to the end of the data url or added into the URL query parameters fields. Multiple queries can be added. ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/63407820bd098346a99ad9a0_Jx_l9wvg6egxD2u6yzDXvHtQiyQE4d5unBG7Fex73us7thGO8-wtrJwNKYJBinYHUTZY5-3jSMYBT6Z_SgajsxBkZyNHHuC9Ym8wwZHDBrPHFqEi0hUC2_lPnjHf58Yz4JnoKR2B7iW63iDEblHwX8jOmct2I5sJGrfnDVXvkt_jdcwQfmCxaTEDBg.png) Once the request information is set click Import Data.  ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/6340782133d1200cd7f8801a_Pcq69T6WLXm493pGuJRmfTDOMhJnF3Cg4fzy2QHA7Q4Pv9bKN6sn-j_pl9pnGw1mjfSV7fV5MmYPBx-UZ5Qpr9gofEr_af5p9QrPNH-zYkl9vaB-Y1hN2s5thxu1ZUoqnnKoIxjX5pAI10Spl0A8pioczjgJHaIPxBz2nfcZPheZsuibN9MBUynRbw.png) ### **‍** In the node picker select the collection for your data connection. ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/6340782159938f48bf6f819a_fdf-jGnvzyEQ8FA3DVlGlMpjH_BlM17dFdZBR-Gpjvjqr5GJUe94sU7EDve4-HXOm7LSp-fLUBZNfSH6jPlaCaRxw1XGr-0uZ48SyTuKbo6K1W_FiQpusbiw7pZdfWsyzziVghGXBvFaZf_x4HRQm46F7kPprYDztBvSkj0pdztTltvyNBCRBwzyDQ.png) ### **‍** Adjust the data Columns for name, data type and use the preview to validate your data connection is correct then click the continue button.  ![](https://d3e54v103j8qbb.cloudfront.net/img/image-placeholder.svg) Set your synchronization frequency ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/6329d9e5df8005120bff897a_7orbaqTA1mtn8cVfeQ7XODLfZtI98SfoEPo3uMJ-vMoL1XEDbDmA5ur4yTy6oSrOWppc1kuR01wvQv8pqH_B6dUfvhXv39WkAe7-kxSo4bxXTssU5X5FTpvGstZihhfp-uuaRL5gdyXn_2VnQekTeLPrittxPvrL1BVm5LVuTn3c91o4Ub57Vvkr5Q.png) Then name your connection then click continue ![](https://d3e54v103j8qbb.cloudfront.net/img/image-placeholder.svg) Once the Connection has been made click Close.  ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/6329d9e675bf4f5f1804abcd_JbFLNlwt5l-63RWmdCO8ekV1aNOZ-jGe37yEhj6NemQr7aU_ioMzFtilQR4IwzZNuR_R-eYhRUwGCXKfZBJHj_zNG3FuuRVzmuKS5419whOsu_rs-oZGTZwo_9BYdfSKR9Hrdln-wx_ffi64juGE8heJyuOOGBuC3kExXx9JSVsGWm9kr3OgTpMylA.png) ‍ Now your widget is Connected to your data source using a REST API connection. You can drag and drop values or records to build out your Connect App. Follow this link to learn more about building an app from scratch ‍ ### **‍** ‍ ### ‍ screenfeed.com Copyright © 2025, Screenfeed