Getting Started

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Getting Started

First Launch

When you first launch Zscaler API Client, you'll see the Welcome dialog with an overview of supported APIs and quick tips.

Configure Credentials

Go to File → Settings (or press Ctrl+, / Cmd+,)
Select the Credentials tab
Enter your API credentials for the services you want to use

ZIA (Zscaler Internet Access)

Cloud: Your ZIA cloud (e.g., zsapi.zscaler.net)
API Key: Your ZIA API key
Username: Admin username
Password: Admin password

ZPA (Zscaler Private Access)

Cloud: Usually config.private.zscaler.com
Client ID: OAuth client ID
Client Secret: OAuth client secret
Customer ID: Your ZPA customer ID

Other APIs

ZDX, ZCC, ZIdentity, ZTW, ZWA, and EASM all use OAuth with Client ID and Client Secret.

Make Your First Request

Select an API from the dropdown (e.g., "ZIA")
Browse the endpoint tree on the left
Click an endpoint to load it
Click Send (or press Ctrl+Enter)
View the JSON response with syntax highlighting

Tips

Use Ctrl+Shift+C to copy the request as a cURL command
Use Ctrl+H to view your request history
Enable "Auto-authenticate on startup" in Settings for convenience