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# Configure Generic API Utility

> The Generic API Utility allows you to generate XML templates and send SOAP requests to Zuora endpoints with ease.

The Generic API Utility allows you to generate XML templates and send SOAP requests to Zuora endpoints with ease.

You can use the Generic API Utility to perform the following tasks with minimal efforts:

* Generate XML templates for Zuora SOAP operations.
* Send SOAP requests to Zuora endpoints.

## Limitations

The custom fields that are unique to your tenant will not be automatically included in the generated XML template, but can be manually added as additional nodes. Contact Zuora Global Support for assistance.

> The Generic API Utility allows you to generate XML templates and send SOAP requests to Zuora endpoints with ease.

## Docs

- [Create SOAP Requests](https://zuora.ferndocs.com/docs/platform/integration/integration-hub/core-connectors-and-applications/developer-tools/configure-generic-api-utility/create-soap-requests.md): Create SOAP requests in Zuora by navigating through the Generic API Utility, configuring execution settings, and generating request templates.
- [View SOAP API request and response](https://zuora.ferndocs.com/docs/platform/integration/integration-hub/core-connectors-and-applications/developer-tools/configure-generic-api-utility/view-request-and-response.md): Learn how to view SOAP API requests and responses using the Output XML and Output Table tabs.