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# REST API

This guide provides general information about AM's REST APIs.

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#### [Get started](rest-api-versioning.html)

Learn about the common REST API and how AM supports it.

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#### [API Explorer](about-api-explorer.html)

Access the online AM REST API reference through the AM admin UI.

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#### [REST endpoints](rest-endpoints.html)

Discover the REST endpoints AM exposes.