Authenticate requests using an API key or OAuth token with the correct scope saas/location.read to access location data from the Snapshots API.
Ensure an ActiveCollab API token or user credentials are available to receive data from Snapshots API and create or update records securely.
GET /locations — Retrieve location data from Snapshots API. Additional endpoints are available in the docs.
Trigger: when a location is created or updated in Snapshots API
Actions: create or update the corresponding location in ActiveCollab; map fields like name, address, and coordinates
GET /locations
id, name, address, city, country
Trigger: when a new task is added in Snapshots API
Actions: create a task in ActiveCollab and assign to the related project
POST /tasks
task_id, title, due_date, project_id
Trigger: when a time entry is recorded in Snapshots API
Actions: log time entries in ActiveCollab against the correct task
POST /time_entries
entry_id, duration, date, task_id
No coding required—drag-and-drop automations wire data between apps
Rapid deployment with reusable workflows and templates
Scalable when teams grow or processes change
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, and actions. The process flow shows how Snapshots API data moves into ActiveCollab without code.
An application programming interface that enables data exchange between Snapshots API and ActiveCollab.
A specific URL path in the API that performs an action, such as /locations.
The process of verifying identity to grant access to the API and data.
A lightweight callback that pushes updates from Snapshots API to ActiveCollab when events occur.
Pull client locations from Snapshots API and auto-create projects in ActiveCollab with default templates.
Schedule periodic cleanses of location and task records to keep ActiveCollab tidy.
Build dashboards that surface location metrics from Snapshots API inside ActiveCollab projects.
Create API credentials and grant permissions for data exchange.
Select endpoints like GET /locations and map fields to ActiveCollab fields.
Run test syncs and review logs to ensure accuracy.
Snapshots API provides programmatic access to ActiveCollab data. The integration uses REST calls to fetch locations and related resources. This setup enables no-code automation for syncing records between apps. You can trigger updates from Snapshots API to keep ActiveCollab current.
No coding is required for basic syncs when using a connector like Zapier. Authentication is handled via API tokens, and triggers map to actions in ActiveCollab. For advanced custom logic, you can extend with simple scripts if needed.
For a minimal sync, GET /locations is often essential to pull location data. Depending on your workflow, POST /tasks and POST /time_entries may be used. Always map fields to the corresponding ActiveCollab fields.
Security best practices include using OAuth or API keys with scoped permissions, rotating credentials, and using encrypted connections (HTTPS). Limit access to only what is required for the integration.
Yes. You can customize which fields are synced and how they map to ActiveCollab, including conditional logic and field transformations in your automation tool.
If a token expires, refresh it using your provider’s portal and reauthorize the connection. Most integrations support automatic token refresh for long-running workflows.
Rate limits depend on your Snapshots API plan. You can monitor usage in the dashboard and implement backoff strategies in your automations to stay within quotas.
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