Use OAuth to grant 4aGoodCause access to SaaS API with a scoped token that expires after a set period.
Configure clientId and clientSecret in 4aGoodCause and request oauth.readonly scope to begin.
GET /oauth/installedLocations; POST /oauth/locationToken; PUT /update-saas-subscription/:locationId; POST /enable-saas/:locationId; saas/location.write; (additional endpoints may be hidden)
Trigger: A new location is created in 4aGoodCause and you need an OAuth location token in SaaS API.
Actions: fetch location details with GET /oauth/installedLocations and request a token via POST /oauth/locationToken; store token for future calls.
GET /oauth/installedLocations
locationId, installedLocations, accessToken, tokenExpires
Trigger: OAuth token is near expiry or has expired.
Actions: refresh token with POST /oauth/locationToken and update the stored token.
POST /oauth/locationToken
locationId, token, expiresIn, issuedAt
Trigger: 4aGoodCause subscription status changes.
Actions: update subscription with PUT /update-saas-subscription/:locationId and activate with POST /enable-saas/:locationId.
PUT /update-saas-subscription/:locationId
locationId, subscriptionId, status, renewalDate
No custom software needed; use built-in automations in Zapier or your CRM workflow.
Fast setup with ready-made actions and triggers for common use cases.
Reliable, real-time data syncing through token-based authentication.
Key elements include OAuth scopes, access tokens, endpoint paths, triggers, and data mappings between SaaS API and 4aGoodCause.
OAuth is an open standard for access delegation that lets apps access data without sharing passwords.
An access token grants limited permissions to call APIs for a defined period.
A URL path to a specific API resource.
OAuth scopes define what an access token can do; example: oauth.readonly.
Automatically generate an OAuth token when a new location is added in 4aGoodCause and push to SaaS API.
Display token health and subscription status in a central dashboard via Zapier.
Notify your team when token renewal or subscription errors occur.
In SaaS API, create a new OAuth client and copy clientId and clientSecret.
Enter client details and select oauth.readonly scope for initial access.
Test the integration in a sandbox and monitor logs, then go live.
No coding is required for basic setups. You can use built-in Zapier workflows and triggers to connect 4aGoodCause with SaaS API. For more complex mappings, you can implement lightweight automations without writing code. The platform is designed to be approachable for non-developers while still offering power for advanced users.
OAuth scopes like oauth.readonly control what the app can access. Start with oauth.readonly and expand as needed. Tokens expire and require refresh via the locationToken endpoint to maintain access without downtime.
Yes. Use a sandbox or test environment to verify endpoints before going live. Tokens can be revoked or rotated if you need to reset tests, ensuring production safety.
Tokens are refreshed by calling POST /oauth/locationToken. Store the new token and update expiry times in your integration settings. Consider automatic refresh prior to expiry to avoid downtime.
Endpoint usage can be monitored via your automation platform task history and SaaS API dashboards. Look for calls to installedLocations and locationToken to verify activity and troubleshoot.
If a location is removed in 4aGoodCause, revoke related SaaS API tokens and disable the SaaS subscription for that location to prevent orphaned data pulls.
Yes, no-code options exist via Zapier with prebuilt triggers and actions. For deeper customization, small scripts or intermediate services can be used, but they are not required.
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