# Connect Introduction

Information
For detailed guidance on specific parts of the Connect API, please refer to the individual modules listed in the [Catalog](https://doc.creditsafe.com/connect-catalog).

Each module provides additional integration details for its respective product, along with important information about the protocols to use.

**Example**: For Company Search and Report, visit the [Credit & Risk](https://doc.creditsafe.com/connect-apis-catalog/product-catalog/creditrisk) specific documentation and an integration framework: [View Documentation](https://doc.creditsafe.com/connect-apis-catalog/product-catalog/creditrisk/documentation/companies/companies)

Welcome to the Creditsafe Full API—your ultimate gateway to an extensive range of data and functionality designed to streamline and enhance your business operations. As an all-encompassing solution.

The Full API gives you access to every product and feature in the Creditsafe Connect suite, providing maximum flexibility for your integration and business needs.

**Key Points:**

- **Comprehensive Access:**
Downloading the Full Connect API OpenAPI specification gives you every product currently offered by Connect.
- **Targeted APIs Recommended:**
For most use cases, we recommend using a targeted API from the product catalog. These focused APIs include only the endpoints you need, making integration and testing faster and simpler.
- **Consistent Structure:**
All APIs in the Connect suite include the `authenticate` endpoint for secure access, followed by the endpoints specific to each product. This makes it easy to switch between the Full API and targeted APIs as your requirements change.
- **In-Depth Product Guidance:**
For detailed documentation, guidance, and examples for each product, visit the relevant catalog item. Product-specific documentation is more comprehensive than this overview.