Articles on: General

PinMeTo APIs

What is an API?

API stands for Application Programming Interface and is simply a way for your tools to share information with each other automatically.


What is PinMeTo APIs?

Instead of copying data between systems or worrying about updates being missed, the API keeps everything in sync behind the scenes. Your location details, images, and reports stay accurate everywhere — without extra work from you.

PinMeTo API

Are you a developer?

For technical documentation read our APIs documentation


Contents


What Can You Build with PinMeTo APIs?


With the PinMeTo APIs, you’re not limited to using the platform as-is. You can connect your own systems, automate repetitive tasks, and customize how location data is managed and shared across your organization. Below are some examples of what you can build.


One Source of Truth

Keep your internal systems and PinMeTo aligned by syncing location data automatically. This ensures information such as addresses, opening hours, and services stays consistent across systems. Read the article dedicated to the Locations API.


Performance Insights

Bring reviews, ratings, and keyword data into your reporting systems. These APIs let you combine customer feedback and performance data with your own business metrics. Insights APIs Documentation


Empower Local Teams

Give local managers the ability to update information like opening hours, services, or images through tools you build. Changes can be reviewed in PinMeTo before they go live, or approved automatically. PinMeTo APIs Documentation


Media Management

Connect your internal tools or digital asset management (DAM) system to PinMeTo. This keeps photos up to date without needing to upload them manually in multiple places. Read the article dedicated to the Media API.


Keyword Tracking

Access the search terms customers use to find your locations. This data can be sent into your own analytics tools for monitoring trends and customer behavior. Keywords API Documentation



Setting up API access


  1. Go To Account Settings


Go to Account Settings


  1. Go to Access Management and click on Add New User


Add New User


  1. Fill out the information and make sure you set the role to API Developer


Set the role to API Developer


This will give the API Developer access to the API pages in Account Settings.

For more information, read about how to add a new user.




New accounts have the API access enabled by default, but if your account is older, you may need to request access by contacting support.


Older accounts need to request API access


  1. Once you have the API enabled, click on Create new app for Listings


Create new app for Listings


  1. The API developer will set up the new app according to the API Documentation


New API app

Automatic Approval & Updates


You can choose to have routine updates made through the APIs publish automatically, without requiring manual approval or conflict resolution in PinMeTo.


To Enable Automatic Approval & Updates:

  1. Go to Account Settings → API.
  2. Under API Settings, check the box for the type of updates you want to approve automatically.
  3. Click Save to apply the changes.


Once enabled, updates sent through the selected API will be published automatically according to your chosen settings.


API Settings

Media

For the Media API, this means that images uploaded through the API are automatically published to your listings without needing manual review.

Learn more about the approval process and automatic publishing in the Media API article.


Location API v4

With Locations API v4, updates from your internal systems can be automatically published to your connected networks.


In earlier versions, updates sent from your systems were stored in PinMeTo but not published until they were manually approved.

With v4, you can automate this step — ensuring that location data is shared instantly and remains consistent across all networks.

Read more about setup and configuration in the Locations API article.



FAQ


What if I can’t see the API option in my account?

Older accounts may not have it enabled by default. Contact support and we’ll enable it for you.


What kind of tools can connect with PinMeTo APIs?

Websites, store locators, reporting dashboards, internal systems — basically any tool that benefits from fresh, accurate location data.

Updated on: 08/10/2025

Was this article helpful?

Share your feedback

Cancel

Thank you!