# Connecting to Eloqua using Astera REST API

Follow the steps below to connect to Eloqua using Astera REST API:

1. Drag-and-drop the *REST Client* object on the designer from the *Services* section in the toolbox. If you are unable to see the Toolbox, go to *View > Toolbox* or press *Ctrl + Alt + X*.

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2. Double-click on the *REST Client* object to go to the *Properties* window.

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3. In the *REST Request* section, specify the *HTTP Method* (GET, PUT, POST, DELETE) and specify the *Base URL*. In this case, it will be the base URL used by Eloqua ([https://login.eloqua.com](https://login.eloqua.com/)).
4. Provide the resource/API endpoint you want to work within the space provided next to the *Resource* section.

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5. Next, change the *Authentication* to *Basic*. It is set to *None* by default. Provide *User ID* (this is the ID that you have used to create the account on Eloqua), *Password,* and *Security Token*.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** User Id will be in the following format:

*CompanyName/UserName (For example: AsteraSoftware/HassanAhsan)*
{% endhint %}

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Following the steps mentioned in this article, you will be able to connect to Oracle Eloqua Marketing Cloud successfully using the Astera REST client.


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