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How to Use the Requests Table

Access a comprehensive log of API requests.

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🔓 Optional Role Permissions: Save Searches, See Bulk Action

The Requests table records every request made to the API, along with the responses received. API logs play a crucial role in maintaining and troubleshooting interactions with API-connected partners. They can also be shared with external partners to collaboratively troubleshoot discrepancies in bookings and API interactions.

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When sharing logs externally, provide context about the issue and ensure sensitive information is excluded from shared URLs or records.

Having access to these logs is incredibly useful as it helps Ventrata diagnose problems, ensuring faster resolution times. These records not only assist in diagnosing technical issues but also help compare data with resellers or partners to identify discrepancies accurately. By default, you can view the following details in the log:

  • Request timestamps

  • Request URLs

  • HTTP methods used (GET, POST, etc.)

  • Status codes of responses

  • Response times

  • Error messages, if any

Default Columns

Default Columns

  • Service

  • Action

  • Subrequest

  • IP Address

  • HTTP Method

  • Path

  • Response Code - a 3-digit number that states the server's response

  • Duration

  • Request Date

  • Request Time

Actions

The action bar between the navigation bar and the bookings table enables you to perform a number of additional functions.

Actions

  • Search bar - filter the bookings table, using any parameter from the available columns

  • Keep Filter - when using search, tick the checkbox to make the column filters available

  • Saved Searches - press Saved Searches> Save Current Search to save your current search parameters and filtered columns, or Saved Searches > Manage Searches to edit or delete existing searches

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To learn more about saved searches, read our article Working with Saved Searches.

  • Reset All Filters - appears when a filter was used; press to reset filters to their default states

  • Bulk Actions - select one or multiple bookings and press to apply an action on your selection; options include

Bulk Action

Description

Delete All

delete all selected requests

  • Show Columns - press to add new columns, or remove existing ones from your current view


Sharing Logs

To share logs with external partners:

  • Filter the logs to contain only relevant details (e.g., by "Operator" or "Booking Reference").

  • Copy the URL of the filtered logs and share it securely.

  • Avoid sharing screenshots, as they may lack precision and context.

  • Examine units or service details in the request

  • Ensure no sensitive or personally identifiable information is included in shared logs.

  • Keep an internal record of all shared logs for potential audits or follow-ups.

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