# Introduction

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This guide outlines how to connect Midlane with other systems via the Midlane API. We outline also how you can leverage Zapier to connect with Apps directly.

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**Good to know:** In order to set everything up correctly, please ensure that you have either Admin or Owner privileges within Midlane.
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The following guides and use cases are supported by our API today:

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[zapier](https://docs.midlane.com/zapier)
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More details about the API endpoints can be found here:

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[api](https://docs.midlane.com/reference/api)
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