---
title: About the GitHub Enterprise API
intro: '{% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} supports REST and GraphQL APIs.'
redirect_from:
  - /enterprise/admin/installation/about-the-github-enterprise-server-api
  - /enterprise/admin/articles/about-the-enterprise-api
  - /enterprise/admin/articles/using-the-api
  - /enterprise/admin/categories/api
  - /enterprise/admin/overview/about-the-github-enterprise-server-api
  - /admin/overview/about-the-github-enterprise-server-api
versions:
  ghes: '*'
topics:
  - Enterprise
shortTitle: GitHub Enterprise API
---

With the APIs, you can automate many administrative tasks. Some examples include:

* Perform a configuration run to apply changes to {% data variables.enterprise.management_console %} settings. For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/rest/enterprise-admin/manage-ghes).

* Configure LDAP sync. For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/rest/enterprise-admin/ldap).
* Collect statistics about your enterprise. For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/rest/enterprise-admin/admin-stats).
* Manage your enterprise account. For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/graphql/guides/managing-enterprise-accounts).

For the complete documentation for the {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise_api %}, see [{% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} REST API](/rest) and [{% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} GraphQL API](/graphql).