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Yes, you can trigger syncs manually through both the API and the Makini dashboard. The API provides endpoints to initiate syncs for specific entities (purchase orders, work orders, etc.) on a given connection. Manual syncs are useful when you need immediate data updates outside the regular schedule, when onboarding new customers, or when recovering from sync failures. Manual syncs follow the same incremental logic as scheduled syncs, retrieving only changed records since the last successful sync. You can also trigger full re-syncs that ignore the last sync timestamp and retrieve all records within the configured historical period.
Authentication errors (401 status code) typically occur for a few reasons: the API token is invalid or expired, the underlying system credentials have changed, the system requires reauthorization, or the token lacks necessary permissions. First, verify you're including the token correctly in the Authorization header. Check the connection status in the Makini dashboard—if it shows as requiring reauthorization, the customer needs to reconnect. If credentials were recently changed in the source system, you'll need to reconnect to obtain a new token. For persistent issues, check if the system account has sufficient permissions to perform the requested operation. If the problem continues, contact support with the request ID for investigation.
For bulk operations, we recommend batch processing with appropriate rate limiting and error handling. Makini Flows provides built-in batch processing capabilities with configurable batch sizes, delays between batches, and error handling. For API-based bulk operations, implement pagination when retrieving large datasets—our API returns results in pages with continuation tokens for fetching subsequent pages. When writing large volumes of data, break operations into smaller batches (typically 50-100 records per batch) with delays between batches to avoid overwhelming the target system. Implement comprehensive error logging to identify which specific records fail in a batch. For very large operations (thousands of records), consider asynchronous processing patterns where you queue operations and process them in the background.
Customers connect systems through Makini's authentication module, which provides a simple, guided connection flow. The process typically takes 2-5 minutes: Select the system from our list of 2,000+ products. Enter connection details (usually just the instance URL and credentials). Authorize the connection. Makini validates credentials and establishes the connection. The connection flow is designed for non-technical users and can be embedded directly in your application, allowing customers to connect without leaving your product. For systems requiring additional setup (like API token generation), we provide step-by-step guidance within the connection flow. Customers see real-time feedback during connection, and if any issues occur, clear error messages guide them to resolution.
