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This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through integrating with the SMASHSEND API. Learn how to authenticate, create resources, and handle responses.

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Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have: - A SMASHSEND account with API access - An API key (which you can get from your dashboard) - Basic understanding of REST APIs and HTTP requests

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Step 1: Authentication

All requests to the SMASHSEND API require authentication. You'll need to include your API key in the Authorization header of all HTTP requests.

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Step 2: Create a Contact

Let's create a new contact through the API.

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Step 3: Add Contact to a Campaign

Now that we have created a contact, let's add them to an existing campaign.

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Step 4: Set Up a Webhook

Setting up webhooks allows you to receive real-time notifications when events occur in your SMASHSEND account.

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Step 5: Handling Webhook Events

Here's an example of how to handle webhook events on your server (using Express.js):

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Next Steps

Now that you've learned the basics of integrating with the SMASHSEND API, here are some next steps: - Explore the Contacts API for more advanced contact management features - Learn about Contact properties API for creati

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