# Synup Local SEO API - Getting Started

Source: https://developer.synup.com/getting-started

Welcome to Synup API documentation. This API allows you to access endpoints such as Locations, Listings, Review, Analytics,Ranking,  and more. The base URL for the API is `https://api.synup.com`. White-label deployments have their own API domain; use the one issued to your account.

## API Capabilities

With our API, you can:

1. **Manage and Update Business Listings**: Oversee and modify business location details across multiple platforms
2. **Monitor and Analyze Online Reviews**: Track and assess reviews sentiments to enhance customer satisfaction
3. **Optimize Local SEO Strategies**: Implement strategies to improve local search visibility
4. **Access Analytics**: Retrieve data-driven insights to inform decision-making
5. **Manage Social Media Interactions and Listings**: Handle social media engagements and listings from a centralized platform

## Generating Your API Key
To generate an API key:

1. Log in to your Synup workspace (the URL your account was issued)
2. Click on the settings menu located at the top-right of the navigation bar
3. Select "Integrations" to view the API keys associated with your account
4. Provide a simple name for the API key
5. Click the "Generate" button
6. An API key will be generated; ensure you copy and store it securely

## Authentication

For all requests, the `Authorization` and `Content-Type` headers must be included.

If your API key is `T9V35W3xxxxxxxxxxx`, set the `Authorization` header as follows:

```
Authorization: API T9V35W3xxxxxxxxxxx
```

Set the `Content-Type` header to:
```
Content-Type: application/json
```

## Making Your First API Call

To fetch subcategories supported by the platform, execute the following API call:

Replace `your_api_key` with the API key associated with your account.

```
curl https://api.synup.com/api/v4/sub-categories -H "Authorization: API your_api_key"

```

## Version Information
Version 4 (last updated: July 21, 2025)