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Why do I get this 404 for the Analytics API?

gxjansen

When using this URL:

/api/v2/analytics/query?type=count_unique&collection=session_start&start=2023-05-29T14:38:14+00:00&end=2023-09-1T14:38:14+00:00&access_token=[mytoken]

I get a 404.

I tried following the analytics query docs but clearly I missed something, but what?

(PS: I'm trying to get to the data that allows me to calculate the number of weekly active users).

Same issue with other analytics api calls like

/api/v2/analytics/dashboards&access_token=[mytoken]

which also returns a 404.

And yes: the access token is from my admin account which does have the Analytics Data view permission.

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Branwyn T

@gxjansen

Now I think you're just testing me! You'll need a ? in that call, not an &

I'm going on a short vacation tomorrow and I've been missing lots of small details for the last week. I understand you're about to go on vacation next week? If you're half as ready as I am for time away, I bet you need it as much as I do! Also, we're going to miss you while you're away!

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Branwyn T

Heyo @gxjansen,

This API endpoint is a POST, meaning you have to pass it a body which is a JSON snippet containing the parameters. And it's not possible to make a POST call via the address bar in the browser!

You'll either need to use swagger (which, ew, for the long term) or an application like Postman, which is free! Postman does have more of a learning curve though, so depending on your needs, swagger may be best for your situation.

Here's a screenshot of an appropriately-formatted JSON body:

I can't speak to the query you're making directly, but the endpoint should give you error messages if you're missing anything or have an incorrect value!

gxjansen

@Branwyn T ah, duh. Could've sworn it was get but you're right.

But the second one is get but also returns a 404 for me

/api/v2/analytics/dashboards&access_token=[mytoken]

Branwyn T

@gxjansen

Now I think you're just testing me! You'll need a ? in that call, not an &

gxjansen

Oh ffs…. 🤦🏻

BRING ME THAT HOLIDAY!!! 😂