# Utility

Soda Cloud API Utility Endpoints

## Test connection

> This endpoint enables you to test the API connection to your organization's Soda Cloud account. Use this endpoint to verify that the authentication and authorization details are accurate and the API is ready to accept calls.\
> \
> \## Authentication\
> \
> User authentication required: \`true\`\
> \
> This endpoint accepts authentication via API keys in the \`Basic\` authentication header, or a pre-authenticated token in HTTP cookie \`token\`. Cookie sessions extend automatically on each request.\
> \
> \## Authorization\
> \
> Any Soda Cloud user in your organization may execute this query.\
> \
> \## Tags\
> \
> \`Utility\`\
> \
> \## Rate limiting\
> \
> 10 requests/10 seconds

```json
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```


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