The OnRent Events API is a way of connecting to different systems. It lets developers read and write data, as well as create new records and update existing ones. API access requires an active subscription, as it is not available for trial accounts due to security reasons.

As our API has matured, we’ve attracted a flourishing community of developers who use our API to create exciting integrations with other solutions or extract data for company projects.

Steps for Enabling the API

Navigate to System Setup: Log in to your OnRent Events account and go to the System Setup section.
Access the Integrations Tab: In the System Setup menu, select Integration > API.
Enable the API: Locate the API option and enable it as per the instructions provided.
API Documentation: Once the API is enabled, consult the official OnRent Events API documentation for detailed guidance on using and implementing the API.

Our integrations

We wrote all of the code to make these integrations work, and we are responsible for keeping them up to date. If something isn’t working correctly, we’ll investigate. We also provide support guides and are happy to help you set up these integrations. For detailed developer resources, you can refer to our API Documentation and utilise our Postman Collection to streamline your API integration process.

Third-party integrations

If you find any other integrations with OnRent Events, they were not developed by the OnRent Events team.

While we love hearing about what people have done with our API, and many third-party integrations work well, keep in mind that absolutely anybody can use our open API to create an integration.

We can’t make any assurances or guarantees about the third-party vendor that provides the integration.
Our own features go through multiple levels of human and machine testing. We do not test or verify third-party integrations in the same way.
The third-party vendor is responsible for maintaining the integration. If it’s not working as expected, it’s their responsibility to fix it.

Data security

To use an integration, you’ll usually need to provide authorisation or share an API key. When you authorise or provide an API key, you’re providing full read and write access to your OnRent Events system. This process involves making secure API calls authenticated through API keys or OAuth2 mechanisms, ensuring the safety and integrity of your data. To enable API access, navigate to System Setup > Integrations > API in your account settings and follow the instructions to activate it. Ensure you have administrative rights for this process.

An example of an authorisation prompt

Be careful before providing authorisation or sharing your keys. In the same way that you’d keep your password safe, only authorise or share your keys with software or services that you trust.

Remember that you can remove or refresh keys in System Setup > Integrations > API and manage OAuth2 authorised applications under the “Connected Apps” heading. Additionally, once the API is enabled, you can consult the official OnRent Events API documentation for step-by-step guidance on API usage and integration examples.

Data privacy

Third-party integrations are beyond the scope of our privacy policy. Often, they may take data from your OnRent Events system and use or store it in other applications or services.

It’s your responsibility to check the privacy practices of third-party vendors to make sure that you’re handling data legally and safely at your business.

Using the API

Accessing Completed Opportunities

The OnRent Events API allows the retrieval of various types of data, including completed opportunities. Developers can consult resources such as the API Documentation and the Postman Collection for endpoint specifics.

Adding Items to Opportunities

Using the API, items can be programmatically added to opportunities, which enables more dynamic workflows. While customisation support isn't provided, developers can refer to the documentation for detailed instructions. For technical issues, such as bugs or missing features, support is available from OnRent Events.

What are third-party integrations?