Quick start guide (Tango API-v2)

This quick start guide is intended for our API users to access the information they need quickly and at one glance. For more detailed information, refer to our complete User Guide (Tango API-v2).

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Try it yourself!

Check out Tango's Sandbox Test Console !

You must have your API keys enabled for your platform. See Where to begin below.

We provide Tango API for your integrations and customizations. We don't offer code customization.

What's required?

You must have a browser (Chrome recommended), a Tango platform, and API keys.

Where to begin?

Step	Must do	Link
1	Get familiar with our test console. You can use our provided demo test credentials.	Test Console
2	Create your own Tango Sandbox platform to connect to via the Tango API.	Tango Sandbox platform
3	Request a demo and connect with our sales team. We will set you up with your own sandbox platform for testing.	Request a demo
4	When you're ready to move to Tango production account, let your sales rep know. They will connect you with the onboarding team.
5	Prepare for your program review. Send a copy of your Program Review & Brand Approval Worksheet to your onboarding contact for review.	Program and UI review Program Review & Brand Approval Worksheet
6	Get your production login credentials. Once your program is approved, your assigned onboarding rep will enable your production API credentials.

What's next?

With the API credentials in hand, you're ready to dive into the Tango API. Follow our recommendations below:

Step	Recommended task	Link
1	Set up your work environment. Tango provides sandbox for practice and real production accounts.	Set up your work environment	✅
2	Secure your communication with the Tango API. We offer Basic Auth or OAuth 2.0 (recommended).	Secure your connection	✅
3	Think about the platform and organization model. We support enterprise and simple structures.	Determine your platform and organizational model	✅
4	Review our recommended typical workflow.	Tango API suggested flow	✅
5	Review our available endpoints. Endpoints should only be called at a rate of 1 TPS or less.	API endpoint overview.	✅

Tango API endpoints

For the complete list of Tango API endpoints, see API endpoint overview.

More resources

See our user guide to learn What is Tango API?
Learn how to Get started with Tango API.
Check Tango API Best practices.
See Tango Response classes and error messages for information.
Check out Tango Change history.
Check out our Glossary page and terminology.

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Warning about sensitive information
Do not send us sensitive information such as platform credentials, reward credentials, code, etc. via email. We look up the necessary details using the X-REQUEST-ID. If needed, we will contact you for additional information.

Need more help?

For help, email [email protected] and include the X-REQUEST-ID from the response header. If you have a Customer Success Manager, include them in the email as well.