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# PingIDM REST API reference

> Guide to creating and managing objects in Advanced Identity Cloud.

This reference describes specific characteristics of identity management REST APIs. For an overview of ForgeRock REST APIs, refer to [Advanced Identity Cloud REST](../developer-docs/crest/about-crest.html).

Quick Start

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#### [Start Here](rest-and-idm.html)

Learn about ForgeRock REST APIs and how they apply to identity management.

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#### [REST API Structure](rest-structure.html)

Understand RESTful syntax of the identity management APIs.

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#### [REST Endpoints](endpoints/rest-server-config.html)

Discover the REST endpoints for identity management.