Getting Started
Welcome to FG API! This guide will help you create your first custom API in just a few minutes.
What is FG API?
FG API is a visual platform that lets you build, configure, and deploy custom APIs without writing any code. Whether you need a simple data collection endpoint or a complex API with multiple field types, FG API makes it easy.
Quick Start
1. Create an Account
- Visit the FG API platform
- Click "Sign Up"
- Enter your email and password
- Use the approval code provided by your administrator
- Wait for account approval (usually instant)
2. Access the Dashboard
Once approved, you'll see the main dashboard with:
Overview of your APIs
Quick actions to create new endpoints
Analytics showing API usage
3. Create Your First API
Click "Flow" in the sidebar
Follow the 6-step process:
Step 1: Name your endpoint
Step 2: Configure fields
Step 3: Set validation rules (coming soon)
Step 4: Map responses (coming soon)
Step 5: Test your API (coming soon)
Step 6: Deploy (coming soon)
4. Test Your API
Once created, your API is immediately available at:
https://your-api-domain.com/api/your-endpoint-nameKey Concepts
Endpoints
An endpoint is a specific URL where your API can receive requests. Each endpoint has:
A unique name
A description
Associated fields
Configuration settings
Fields
Fields define what data your API accepts. Each field has:
Field Name: The parameter name
Data Type: string, number, boolean, array, or object
Field Type: text, single_select, multi_select, date, or object
Required: Whether the field is mandatory
Active: Whether the field is currently enabled
Flow Builder
The Flow Builder is our visual interface for creating APIs. It guides you through:
- Endpoint Setup: Name and describe your API
- Field Configuration: Define what data to accept
- Validation Rules: Set up data validation (coming soon)
- Response Mapping: Configure API responses (coming soon)
- Testing: Test your API before deployment (coming soon)
- Deployment: Deploy your API live (coming soon)
Next Steps
Need Help?
Check our API Reference
Contact support through the platform
Join our community discussions