What Is an Integration?

An integration is a connection between Aptly and another software platform that allows information to move between systems automatically. Integrations help reduce manual data entry, keep information up to date, and create a more connected workflow for your team.

For example, an integration may allow:

Rather than managing the same information in multiple places, integrations help ensure your systems are working together.


How Integrations Typically Work

At a basic level, integrations work by allowing two systems to exchange information through a secure connection.

In most cases, one system acts as the source of truth for certain information, while the other system receives or reacts to those updates.

Common Integration Workflow

A typical integration workflow looks like this:

  1. An action happens in one system
  2. That system sends updated information through the integration
  3. The connected system receives the update
  4. The information is processed and reflected in the other platform

For example: