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REST API Solution Guide

Introduction to REST

Introduction to REST

The REST API is based on interactions with a web page; data is treated like a static web page:

  • Add data by POSTing a web page
  • Fetch data by GETing a web page
  • Update data by PUTing a web page
  • Partial updates supported by PATCHing a web page
  • Delete data by DELETEing a web page

After receiving the request, the FortiAuthenticator API sends back an HTTP response code. These error codes are summarized in General API response codes.

Introduction to REST

The REST API is based on interactions with a web page; data is treated like a static web page:

  • Add data by POSTing a web page
  • Fetch data by GETing a web page
  • Update data by PUTing a web page
  • Partial updates supported by PATCHing a web page
  • Delete data by DELETEing a web page

After receiving the request, the FortiAuthenticator API sends back an HTTP response code. These error codes are summarized in General API response codes.