Explore the APIs
Once you have API credentials, you can explore and test Candescent Digital Banking APIs without writing a full integration first. This section covers the two main ways to try requests and validate your setup.
Ways to Explore
| Option | Best for | Environments |
|---|---|---|
| API Playground | Quick, in-browser testing from any API Reference page | Stage only |
| Postman Collections | Structured workflows, multi-step testing, and team sharing | Sandbox, Stage, Production |
API Playground
Use the Try It panel on any API Reference endpoint page to send live requests and inspect responses. Sign in with your Developer Console account or paste a Stage bearer token. No separate client setup required.
Postman Collections
Import pre-built collections from the Candescent OpenAPI repository to run authentication flows, capture IDs, and exercise API areas in sequence. Supports Sandbox, Stage, and Production tiers.
Make Your First API Call
If you have not obtained credentials or an access token yet, start with the Quick Start guide. Then choose an option:
- Fastest path: Open List Accounts in the API Reference and use the Try It panel (API Playground guide).
- Full workflow: Import the Authentication and Accounts collections in Postman (Postman Collections guide).
Both paths require a Developer Console application with Shared Key and Secret Key, and FI-provided test values where applicable.
Related Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Quick Start | Obtain credentials and your first access token |
| API Categories Overview | Browse available API areas |
| Developer Console overview | Create apps and manage API credentials |
| Candescent DI API | Full REST API reference |
Next Steps
- API Playground: Test endpoints live from the docs
- Postman Collections: Import collections and run multi-step flows