API DOCUMENTATION Last Update: July 2025

Create New BuyX Campaign Item

Add a new item to an existing "Buy X Get 1 Free" campaign.

 

Headers

  Key   Value   Note
api_access_key user_api_key Optional

 

 

The data to be submitted to the API is composed of the following fields:

 

  field   Example   Note
user_id john1970 Required
user_password 1959caadac9b13dcb3 Required if not included in the headers
type campaign_new Required
action item Required
account_id greatwidgets Required
campaign_id 1234567890123456 Required
reward_level 10 Required
item_description Coffee or Tea Required
item_identifier 1DF34S1 Optional
Output Format:
output JSON or XML Optional. If not provided, defaults to XML
callback someFunctionName Optional: JSONP format
condensed yes Optional (No white space)
Applies only to JSON(P) output

 

Notes:

  • Headers: the user_api_key value can be included in either the header section or the body of the request. If the key is provided in both locations, the API will process and validate only the value provided in the headers.

  • The ability to create items is based on the permissions of the user_id that is making the call.
  • Only one item can be added at a time. Loop this call in your program to add multiple items at the same time.
  • This call applies only to Buy X Get 1 Free campaigns.
  • The reward_level is the quantity of items that need to be purchased before the next one is free.
  • The item_identifier is an optional field that lets you specify an item ID such as a SKU.

     

    Example PHP Request:

    If you are using PHP, the $data array would look like this:

    1. $data['user_id'] = 'john1970';
    2. $data['user_password'] = '1959caadac9b13dcb3';
    3. $data['type'] = 'campaign_new';
    4. $data['action'] = 'item';
    5. $data['account_id'] = 'greatwidgets';
    6. $data['campaign_id'] = '1234567890123456';
    7. $data['reward_level'] = '10';
    8. $data['item_description'] = 'Coffee or Tea';
    9. $data['item_identifier'] = '1DF345S1';

     

    Success XML Response:

    1. <response status="success">
    2. <campaign>
    3. <item>
    4. <id>14</id>
    5. </item>
    6. </campaign>
    7. </response>

    Note:

    • A successful result will return the item_id of the item. This id can also be retrieved with the Campaign - List BuyX Items API call.

     

    Error XML Response:

    1. <response status="error">
    2. <error>Error message</error>
    3. </response>