Troubleshooting the API Hub

Common Issues and Solutions

Issue 1: API Requests Fail with No Response

If your API requests do not receive responses or timeout:

• Check Endpoint URL:
  • Verify the endpoint URL entered in the Request Editor is correct.
  • Ensure there are no trailing spaces or missing protocol specifications (https://).
• Review Network Connectivity:
  • Ensure you have stable internet connectivity.
  • Confirm that your firewall or network policy does not block API requests.

Issue 2: Incorrect Response or Data Format

If responses are returned but not as expected:

• Validate Request Parameters:
  • Double-check the parameters and request body entered in the Request Editor.
  • Ensure headers (e.g., Content-Type, Accept) are correctly specified.
• Inspect Response Format:
  • Use UniDeck’s Response Viewer to verify response headers and data format.
  • Adjust your requests based on the actual response format (JSON, XML, plain text).

Issue 3: Authentication Errors

If your API call returns authentication errors (401 Unauthorized or 403 Forbidden):

• Verify Credentials and Tokens:
  • Confirm that authentication credentials (API keys, OAuth tokens, etc.) are correctly entered.
  • Ensure tokens have not expired; regenerate tokens if necessary.
• Check Authorization Headers:
  • Make sure you include proper authorization headers as required by your API.

Using Response Viewer for Troubleshooting

The Response Viewer provides insights into each API response:

• Status Codes:
  • Refer to status codes (e.g., 200, 400, 401, 500) to quickly identify response categories.
• Headers Inspection:
  • Headers can reveal issues like incorrect content-type or authentication problems.
• Response Body:
  • Carefully examine the returned body for error messages or unexpected data.

Request Editor Verification

Ensure correct request setups by reviewing the following in the Request Editor:

• HTTP Method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE):
  • Verify that the correct HTTP method is selected according to your API documentation.
• Request Body and Parameters:
  • Confirm request body formats (e.g., JSON payload) align with API requirements.
• Headers and Authentication:
  • Cross-check headers, especially content types and authorization headers.

Advanced Troubleshooting

If issues persist after performing the above steps:

• Consult API Logs:
  • Review detailed API logs from your API provider or internal logging mechanisms.
• Contact API Support:
  • If an external API consistently fails, consult their official documentation or support team.
• UniDeck Support:
  • For persistent issues related to UniDeck’s API Hub functionality, contact UniDeck support via [email protected].

This structured troubleshooting approach helps swiftly identify, diagnose, and solve common API integration challenges within UniDeck’s API Hub.