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Developer Quickstart

Welcome to the Bytes Developer Quickstart guide.

This document is designed to help you integrate Decentro's Bytes module into your applications efficiently.

The Bytes module offers a comprehensive suite of APIs that empower businesses to leverage alternative data for identity verification, fraud detection, and financial decision-making.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • API Credentials: Obtain your API keys from the Decentro dashboard.

  • Sandbox Access: Access to Decentro's sandbox environment for testing purposes.

  • API Documentation: Familiarity with Decentro's API basics and endpoints.

Integration Steps

  1. Sign Up and Obtain API Keys

    • Register on the Decentro platform.

    • Navigate to the API section in your dashboard to retrieve your API keys.

  2. Understand the API Endpoints

    • Familiarize yourself with the available API endpoints for the Bytes module.

    • Note the base URLs for both sandbox and production environments.

  3. Set Up Your Development Environment

    • Configure your application to include the API keys and endpoint URLs.

    • Ensure your application can handle HTTP requests and responses.

  4. Test in Sandbox Environment

    • Use the sandbox environment to test API calls without affecting live data.

    • Refer to the testing credentials provided by Decentro.

  5. Handle API Responses

    • Implement logic to process the data returned by the APIs appropriately.

    • Handle errors and exceptions as per the API documentation.

  6. Move to Production

    • Once testing is successful, switch to the production environment.

    • Replace sandbox API keys with production keys.

Key API Groups in Bytes Module

  • Credit Bureau APIs

    • Credit Report API: Retrieve comprehensive credit reports for users.

    • Data Pull API: Access specific credit-related data points.

  • Alternate Data APIs

    • Obtain alternative data of a user from their mobile number, such as social profiles, phone tenure, and phone intelligence.

  • Mobile to X APIs

    • Fetch details linked to a mobile number, including Udyam number, Virtual Payment Address (VPA), and more.

  • ID Converter APIs

    • Convert one form of ID to another, for example, PAN to GSTIN, RC Number to Chassis Number, etc.

Best Practices

  • Security: Keep your API keys confidential and rotate them periodically.

  • Error Handling: Implement robust error handling to manage API response errors gracefully.

  • Compliance: Ensure your application complies with relevant data protection regulations when handling user data.

For detailed information on each API, refer to the Bytes Overview and Guide.

If you encounter any issues or have questions, consult the FAQs - Bytes or contact Decentro's support team for assistance.