The Cognito Forms API is a REST API for secure access to forms, entries, and documents. Connecting with the API lets your systems read and write data using API keys and scoped permissions.

Automate data exchange with your systems to cut re‑entry and speed downstream work.

Move data between apps
Automate handoffs
Keep records in sync

Use this integration to:

Create, read, update entries
Retrieve documents and files
Set form link availability

Use this integration when you:

Use this integration when you need full control of form data and direct system‑to‑system connectivity.

Commonly used on:

How It Works

Create an API Key
1. Generate a secure API key from your Organization Settings
Set Access Permissions
1. Define scope (read/write/delete) for forms and entries
Authenticate Requests
1. Add your access token to the Authorization header, prefaced with Bearer or as a URL parameter (access_token) sent for each request
Use the API
1. Send standard HTTP requests to the API endpoints
Build Custom Connections
1. Connect Cognito Forms to your internal systems, apps, or tools

Still need help? Check out Public API and Public API/REST API Reference.

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