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Halo PSA

Consume Halo PSA API

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N Central Details → Post Undefined

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Overview

This node integrates with the Halo PSA API, allowing users to perform various operations on different resources within the Halo PSA system. Specifically, for the "N Central Details" resource and the "Post Undefined" operation, it sends a POST request with a customizable JSON body to create or update details related to N Central entities.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include automating the synchronization of N Central monitoring details into Halo PSA, bulk updating asset mappings, client links, site links, or criteria configurations. For example, a managed service provider could use this node to programmatically push configuration mappings or client-site relationships from their monitoring platform into Halo PSA without manual intervention.

Properties

Name Meaning
Body A JSON object representing the payload sent in the POST request. It includes fields such as mappings_xtype (an array of mapping objects), client_links (array of client link objects), site_links (array of site link objects), and asset_fieldmappings (array of asset field mapping objects). The user can customize this JSON to define the exact data structure required by the API endpoint.

Output

The node outputs an array of JSON objects corresponding to each input item processed. Each output item contains:

  • json: The parsed JSON response returned by the Halo PSA API after performing the POST request. This typically includes confirmation of the created or updated records or any relevant data returned by the API.

If an error occurs during the request and the node is configured to continue on failure, the output will contain an error field with the error message instead of the expected response.

The node does not output binary data.

Dependencies

  • Requires valid credentials for the Halo PSA API, including base URL, tenant identifier, client ID, and client secret.
  • The node depends on network connectivity to the Halo PSA API endpoint.
  • No additional external services are required beyond the Halo PSA API itself.

Troubleshooting

  • No credentials returned!: This error indicates that the node was unable to retrieve the necessary API authentication credentials. Ensure that the API key credential is properly configured in n8n.
  • Resource or Operation not found: If the specified resource or operation does not exist in the node's configuration, verify that the correct resource ("N Central Details") and operation ("Post Undefined") names are selected.
  • JSON parsing errors: Since the Body property expects a JSON string, malformed JSON will cause parsing failures. Validate the JSON syntax before running the node.
  • API request failures: Network issues, invalid credentials, or incorrect request body structure may cause the API to reject the request. Review the error messages returned in the output and confirm the API documentation for the expected payload format.
  • To handle intermittent failures gracefully, enable the "Continue On Fail" option in the node settings.

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