# Configure SMC API

The Application Programming Interface (API) of SMC allows external applications to connect with the SMC.

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Note: If there is a firewall between SMC and the other applications, make sure that there is an Access rule to allow communication.

The SMC API can be used to run actions remotely using an external application or script. For more information about using SMC API, see the Forcepoint NGFW SMC API User Guide.