# Access external REST API **URL:** \ **Category:** Forum\ **Tags:** cumulocity\ **Created:** [February 21, 2024, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cumulocity.com/t/access-external-rest-api/4396 "2024-02-21T10:59:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 6
**Author:** ![Stefan\_Witschel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.cumulocity.com/stefan_witschel/32/31955_2.png) [@Stefan\_Witschel](https://community.cumulocity.com/u/Stefan_Witschel)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cumulocity.com/t/access-external-rest-api/4396/6 "2024-02-21T14:21:56Z")
Tristan gave already a pretty good answer. I wanted to add my guide [Data integration options with Cumulocity IoT](https://community.cumulocity.com/t/data-integration-options-with-cumulocity-iot/3347) which might give you some starting point understanding the basic concepts & options you have to integrate data. Especially the [Service Integration](https://community.cumulocity.com/t/data-integration-options-with-cumulocity-iot/3347) seems to be the one you are looking for. If you are not the technical guy and don’t want to develop anything but do this on configuration level you might check out one of the 3rd party tools mentioned here > [@Exploring System Integration options for Cumulocity IoT](https://community.cumulocity.com/t/exploring-system-integration-options-for-cumulocity-iot/4145): > > Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of data-driven enterprises, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a transformative force, enabling organizations to gather, analyze, and leverage valuable insights from their connected devices. Among the leading IoT platforms, Cumulocity IoT stands out for its seamless device management, data aggregation, and advanced analytics capabilities. However, to fully realize the potential of Cumulocity IoT, seamless integration with existing enterprise… --- _[View the full topic](https://community.cumulocity.com/t/access-external-rest-api/4396)._