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Error Message Handling in External APIs

In this video tutorial you will understand how to handle error messages in External APIs.

1. Receiving an Error Message​

Let's say if you enter incorrect details in the form and Submit it; this action will create a Success message to collection but an Error message to the external API (Airtable, in this example).

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2. Error Message in Logs​

Go to your logs and scroll to view the error message of the above action.

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3. Copy the Error Message​

You can copy the error message to decode it better.

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4. Paste the Error Message​

Go to External API and in Error Handling paste the error message to display to your user and Save Settings.

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5. Test the Settings​

Re-fill the form with some incorrect details. This time it will show a Success message for collection and display the Error Message.

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6. Displaying Multiple Error Messages​

Similarly, you can add multiple error message in Error Handling of the external API and Save Settings for different types of errors.

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