What it's good for?
The external ID is used to uniquely identify the element for integration into third-party services. An external ID can be created on portal in section API. This External ID you can use in your queries/mutations.
Adding an External ID
In the top right corner, press the button Avatar with the username you are logged in with.
Open the API tab.
Select the External ID application interface.
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6. Fill in the External Identifier and press “Save”.
External ID is created. Then you will see in a list of created External IDs.
Editing an External ID
Press the button “Edit” next to the corresponding external ID.
Edit the necessary parameters.
Confirm with the “Save” button
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Deleting an External ID
Press the button “Delete” next to the external ID you want to delete.
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Example
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