What is an Endpoint?

The term endpoint is used in two contexts:

1. Networking – In networking, an endpoint is a remote computing device that communicates back and forth with a network to which it is connected. Examples of endpoints include:
   • Desktops
   • Laptops
   • Smartphones
   • Tablets
   • Servers
   • Workstations
   • Internet-of-things (IoT) devices
2. APIs – In APIs, an endpoint is any URL that is preconfigured to handle requests. The URL is an access point of the API. An HTTP request can be sent to the URL endpoint by a user. The server receives the request and passes it to the application (API) for processing.