Create a custom source — Guide

First-request guide for Create a custom source.

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Create a custom source

Create a custom source

POST/integration/v1/custom-sourcesJSONAuthentication required

Overview

Creates a new custom source and returns the created resource.

Call the endpoint

Send a POST request to /integration/v1/custom-sources with the required authentication and parameters.

Build the request body

Use the JSON shape below and replace example values with your data.

Inspect the response

Use the success response shape to validate the fields your integration receives.

Quickstart

Follow these two steps to make a request and recognize a successful response.

STEP 1

Make a request

REQUEST
curl --request POST \
  --url https://uapi.demandbase.com/integration/v1/custom-sources \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer $DB_API_KEY" \
  --header "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data '{"name":"Salesforce CRM","description":"Accounts imported from Salesforce.","priority":50}'
STEP 2

Read the response

SUCCESS RESPONSE · HTTP 201
{
  "id": 42,
  "name": "Salesforce CRM",
  "description": "Accounts imported from Salesforce.",
  "sourceGroup": "custom",
  "priority": 50
}

Request anatomy

Build the request from the method, path, parameters, and payload described below.

Parameters

This endpoint does not define additional parameters.

Request body

No fields are defined for this payload.

Response anatomy

The endpoint returns 201 for the documented success case. The newly created source.

The response schema does not enumerate fields; inspect the example response and status code.

Rules

  • Use POST with the path /integration/v1/custom-sources.
  • Required inputs: No parameters are marked required in the published schema..
  • Authenticate every request with a valid Demandbase access token.
  • Send the request body as application/json.

Filters

This endpoint has no additional filters or parameters beyond its authentication requirements.

Errors

Handle non-success responses explicitly so your integration can report actionable failures.

StatusMeaning
400Request failed.
401Request failed.
500Request failed.

Next steps

Try the quickstart

Start with the request example, then replace the sample values with your credentials and data.

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