# When to use the Standard Data Ingestion API (and other methods)

Use the following decision diagram when deciding which data integration method you should use when connecting to the Celonis Platform:

![Flow chart showing a decision diagram for choosing a data ingestion method.](/assets/when_to_use.b0e8dbf2e5c809d8cd1f7fcffa041a65d43a069588363dfa8be99948ab83a2db.bcbb1f52.png)