Custom Integration Guide
Build powerful custom integrations with InvoiceDoodle's API
Prerequisites
- An active InvoiceDoodle account
- API credentials (available in your dashboard)
- Basic understanding of REST APIs
- Familiarity with your preferred programming language
Available SDKs
Integration Steps
1. Authentication Setup
Generate API keys and set up authentication for your integration.
Authentication Examplejavascript
const invoiceDoodle = new InvoiceDoodleAPI({
apiKey: 'your_api_key',
environment: 'production' // or 'sandbox' for testing
});Initialize the API client with your credentials
2. Webhook Configuration
Set up webhooks to receive real-time updates about invoices and payments.
Webhook Setupjavascript
// Register webhook endpoint
await invoiceDoodle.webhooks.create({
url: 'https://your-domain.com/webhooks',
events: ['invoice.paid', 'payment.received'],
secret: 'your_webhook_secret'
});Configure webhook endpoints for real-time notifications
3. Invoice Creation
Programmatically create and manage invoices through the API.
Create Invoicejavascript
// Create a new invoice
const invoice = await invoiceDoodle.invoices.create({
customer: {
name: 'Client Name',
email: 'client@example.com',
walletAddress: '0x...' // optional
},
items: [{
description: 'Service Fee',
amount: 1000,
currency: 'USD'
}],
paymentMethods: ['crypto', 'card'],
dueDate: '2024-12-31'
});Create invoices programmatically via API
Best Practices
Error Handling
Implement robust error handling and retries for API calls
Rate Limiting
Respect API rate limits and implement appropriate backoff strategies
Webhook Security
Verify webhook signatures and implement proper security measures
Testing
Use the sandbox environment for testing before going live
Related Documentation
Need Help?
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