# Overview

The PlexTrac API allows users to customize their access to the PlexTrac platform, enabling seamless data exchange. By leveraging the API, users can send and receive data in a way that best suits their needs. This section aims to provide an overview of the PlexTrac API, including its functionalities and object structures, to help users prepare and understand the requirements for effectively using the API.

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Reading the [Concept Definitions](https://docs.plextrac.com/plextrac-documentation/api-documentation/concept-definitions) page before visiting the endpoints list on Postman is recommended. 
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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Concept Definitions</strong></td><td>Explains how the API fits in the platform, its role, and recommendations on the best approach.</td><td><a href="https://4252973360-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LXA6EayCcg12qfDcfXd%2Fuploads%2FzP2e6ki6qtshKYBQyb6q%2FPlexTrac%20Symbol%20Small%202.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2ebf5d1b-fd10-46a2-a6d4-3f598c67161c">PlexTrac Symbol Small 2.png</a></td><td><a href="concept-definitions">concept-definitions</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Getting Started</strong></td><td>Guidance to start using endpoints and making calls, starting with authentication.</td><td><a href="https://4252973360-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LXA6EayCcg12qfDcfXd%2Fuploads%2FP8MUGtPT21w7zH1JBcE4%2FPlexTrac%20Symbol%20Small%203.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7014db43-6a04-4bf6-aca5-50aff4807112">PlexTrac Symbol Small 3.png</a></td><td><a href="getting-started">getting-started</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Retrieving Parameter IDs</strong></td><td>Provides a list of standard parameter IDs and instructions on retrieving within PlexTrac.</td><td><a href="https://4252973360-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LXA6EayCcg12qfDcfXd%2Fuploads%2F8BxJ3bVcM44c33E1FkZp%2FPlexTrac%20Symbol%20Small%204.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6461b0e6-3ed8-4c2f-a59b-e8a2d140fdb0">PlexTrac Symbol Small 4.png</a></td><td><a href="retrieving-parameter-ids">retrieving-parameter-ids</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Object Structures</strong></td><td>Explains how findings and assets are stored with definitions of fields and sample structure files for viewing and downloading.</td><td><a href="https://4252973360-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LXA6EayCcg12qfDcfXd%2Fuploads%2FOoT8KDyUnPUFKlFfE5v4%2FPlexTrac%20Symbol%20Small%20Use.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4a008c58-1127-4a2b-aa06-2ef195f2c434">PlexTrac Symbol Small Use.png</a></td><td><a href="object-structures">object-structures</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Use Cases</strong></td><td>Provides a list of API needs from getting started to advanced solutions and instructions on how to complete the task.</td><td><a href="https://4252973360-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LXA6EayCcg12qfDcfXd%2Fuploads%2FwcZMV4xYkWrPf5ORpU6E%2FPlexTrac%20Symbol%20Small%20Use%205.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f77d1711-63f2-4663-aaab-31d98a8bf48f">PlexTrac Symbol Small Use 5.png</a></td><td><a href="use-cases">use-cases</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Change Policy</strong></td><td>Guidelines that communicate how PlexTrac API modifications are managed, communicated, and implemented.</td><td><a href="https://4252973360-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LXA6EayCcg12qfDcfXd%2Fuploads%2FMzflixguHcbzUlR7Uhce%2FPlexTrac%20Symbol%20Small%20Use%206.png?alt=media&#x26;token=fdb6be70-e220-4d89-96cc-9ce1f2356404">PlexTrac Symbol Small Use 6.png</a></td><td><a href="api-change-policy">api-change-policy</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Change Log</strong></td><td>Provides a list and schedule of APIs that will no longer be supported or available in the future. </td><td><a href="https://4252973360-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LXA6EayCcg12qfDcfXd%2Fuploads%2FQkOzn7DlI1FnpoZAz4Uw%2FPlexTrac%20Symbol%20Small%202.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3364e5d1-76fa-4ba2-ad25-50c8bc39a50e">PlexTrac Symbol Small 2.png</a></td><td><a href="api-change-policy/api-change-log">api-change-log</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>PlexTrac Collection</strong></td><td>Visit PlexTrac's Postman Collection for API endpoint documentation and examples. </td><td><a href="https://4252973360-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LXA6EayCcg12qfDcfXd%2Fuploads%2F8BxJ3bVcM44c33E1FkZp%2FPlexTrac%20Symbol%20Small%204.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6461b0e6-3ed8-4c2f-a59b-e8a2d140fdb0">PlexTrac Symbol Small 4.png</a></td><td><a href="https://api-docs.plextrac.com/">https://api-docs.plextrac.com/</a></td></tr></tbody></table>