# Pimcore REST API (prebuilt connector)

## Description

**Pimcore** is an open-source platform that centralises and manages product data, digital assets, and content to help businesses deliver unified omnichannel experiences. It combines PIM, DAM, CMS, and e-commerce capabilities into one flexible system.

## API documentation

API documentation for the **Pimcore REST API** (used to build this connector) can be found via the link below:

{% embed url="<https://docs.pimcore.com/platform/Datahub_Simple_Rest/>" %}

## Authentication&#x20;

When adding connector instances for the **Pimcore REST API**, the following authentication methods are supported:

* [Pimcore token](#pimcore-token)

### Pimcore token

Authentication is handled via API tokens, which are included in the `Authorization` header of API requests. When a user chooses to [add a connector instance](/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-instances/adding-an-instance.md) using **API-token** authentication, the credentials below are prompted:

<table><thead><tr><th width="193">Credential</th><th data-type="checkbox">Required?</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>url</code></td><td>true</td><td>The domain that you use to access Pimcore, without the <code>https://</code> element. </td></tr><tr><td><code>token</code></td><td>true</td><td>Your Pimcore API key. API keys are generated and managed within the Pimcore backend.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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