# Path parameter

* Path parameters are variables that appear within the URL that points toward a specific resource. 
* There can be multiple path parameters. 
* The Path parameter can be a constant text or a variable value added after the API group base URL. 

## Constant Path Parameter

In a constant path parameter, on calling the API, the representation text of the path parameter in the URL is consistent. It does not change on calling the API.

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### How to create a constant path parameter

To define a constant path parameter, in the Details tab>API name or path parameters field:&#x20;

* Enter the parameter name
* Press Enter. It displays in a blue bubble.&#x20;

In the URL, the constant path parameter displays without curly brackets.

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## Variable Path parameter

In a reference or variable path parameter, on calling the API, the representation text of the path parameter in the URL can vary depending on the data to query the API with. \
For example, the URL below has a variable path parameter “name,” where the API caller can put the customer's name in that variable path parameter and find out the rating of the customer.

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### How to create a variable path parameter

To define a variable path parameter, in the Details tab>API name or path parameters field,&#x20;

* Click the \[+] button.

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* To define the variable parameter:
  1. Enter the parameter name.
  2. Click the \[Save] button.

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* The variable path parameter is displayed in a white bubble ( the “expression bubble”). In the URL, it is displayed with curly brackets.

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* After saving the parameter name, go to the Inputs & outputs tab>Path Parameters section. \
  The created variable parameter is displayed with data type as “string”.&#x20;

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* Users must add the sample for the parameter. (as not adding the path parameter will prevent the user from saving the API successfully)

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