---
title: "REST API: Get Event Type"
type: "wiki"
space: "Axero Documentation"
author: "Anonymous User"
created: 2011-03-29T06:05:56Z
updated: 2026-09-28T01:14:05Z
tags: ["API"]
url: "https://my.axerosolutions.com/spaces/5/axero-documentation/wiki/view/507/rest-api-get-event-type"
---

# REST API: Get Event Type

[Open API Guide](https://my.axerosolutions.com/spaces/5/axero-documentation/api-guide?id=507)
GET/api/eventtypes/\{EventTypeID\}

Get an event type by its ID.

## Request

### Request Header
| Header | Required | Value | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `Authorization` | YES | `Bearer YOUR_TOKEN` | Bearer token for the authenticated user. [Learn how to create Bearer tokens](https://my.axerosolutions.com/spaces/5/axero-documentation/wiki/view/108973/creating-bearer-tokens). |
### Required Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Location | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `EventTypeID` | Integer | YES | Path | Unique identifier for a particular event type |
## Example

### Request Header

```
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN
```

### Request URL

`https://your-site.com/api/eventtypes/208`

### Success Response

```
{
  "IsError": false,
  "ResponseMessage": "",
  "ResponseData": {
    "EventTypeID": 1013,
    "EventTypeName": "Workshop",
    "SpaceID": 313,
    "SpaceName": "Marketing",
    "TenantID": 1
  }
}
```

### Error Response

```
{
  "Message": "The request is invalid."
}
```

## Error Handling

| Status Code | Likely Cause | Next Action |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 400 Bad Request | EventTypeID in the path is not an integer. | Send the event type's numeric ID. |
| 401 Unauthorized | Missing or invalid Bearer token. | Check token validity. [Learn how to create Bearer tokens →](https://my.axerosolutions.com/spaces/5/axero-documentation/wiki/view/108973/creating-bearer-tokens) |
| 403 Forbidden | User does not have sufficient permissions. | Confirm the user has the required roles for this action. |
| 200 with ResponseData null | No event type has that ID. | Check the EventTypeID. |
| 500 Server Error | Internal failure. | Retry later. |
| 200 with IsError | EventTypeID is 0 or negative \(Not a valid eventTypeID.\). | Send the event type's ID. |

## Rate Limits

While Axero does not enforce hard rate limits by default, we recommend the following best practices to ensure optimal performance:

- **Sustained Request Rate:** Do not exceed 5 API calls per second
- **Sequential Processing:** Wait for each request to complete before sending the next in automated workflows
- **Concurrent Connections:** If parallel processing is required, limit to 3 or fewer simultaneous requests
- **Response Timeout:** Ensure API responses complete within 15 seconds during testing

Axero may implement temporary rate restrictions if excessive API usage affects overall site performance. For high-volume integrations, contact Axero to discuss your requirements.