# Connect any system using the new Rest API Data Source!

**URL:** <https://community.blippa.com/t/connect-any-system-using-the-new-rest-api-data-source/341>\
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**Created:** [April 23, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.blippa.com/t/connect-any-system-using-the-new-rest-api-data-source/341 "2026-04-23T14:44:04Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.blippa.com/t/connect-any-system-using-the-new-rest-api-data-source/341/1 "2026-04-23T14:44:04Z")

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## Seamlessly Sync Your Data: The New Blippa REST API Data Source

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new **REST API Data Source**! This update gives you the power to bridge the gap between Blippa and your existing software ecosystem, allowing for real-time data flow without manual imports.

### Connect Your World

With this new option, you can create custom Data Sources that fetch live information from any external system with an API. This means your Blippa objects are no longer static—they are dynamic reflections of your core business data.

### Use Case: Powering Digital Product Passports (DPP)

The most exciting application? **Digital Product Passports.**

Instead of manually updating sustainability data or technical specs, you can now:

- **Fetch data** directly from your **PIM (Product Information Management)** system.

- **Populate DPPs** instantly with current certifications, material origins, and manuals.

- **Ensure Accuracy** by having a single source of truth.

Stop chasing data. Connect your systems and let Blippa do the heavy lifting!

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_**Note: The new Rest API Data Source allows for all nifty Blippa features, like Shadow Cache (to save the external system from unnecessary workload), retention time, access security, etc.**_