Self-Certification Tool

The OCTO Self-Certification Tool is the new way for suppliers and resellers to validate their OCTO API implementation against the open standard. It runs automated tests against your system, confirms whether you meet the OCTO Core requirements, and generates a public certificate with an official “OCTO Certified” badge. The tool replaces the older OCTO Validator and introduces account-based management, recurring test runs, and a public directory of certified systems.

The tool is available at https://certify.octo.travel and requires an OCTO login. Members and non-members can both use it (an option of a free account is available).

What it Does

The tool checks technical compliance with the OCTO API specification. It focuses on the fundamentals - schema validation, required fields, request structure, headers, paths, and expected error handling. It is not a functional or performance test: the goal is to verify that your implementation behaves consistently with the standard.

Depending on your system type, the tool works in one of two ways:

• Supplier systems: You provide your OCTO API Host URL and Bearer Token. The tool sends real OCTO test calls to your system and validates the responses.

• Reseller systems: You receive a mock OCTO endpoint and a unique token. Your system calls the mock endpoint, and the tool validates each request in real time.

When you reach a 100% pass rate, your certificate becomes Valid and appears in the public OCTO certification directory. You also receive an embeddable badge linking to your certificate page.

How to use it

1. Log in Use your OCTO account. If you’re a member who logged in before, use “Forgot Password” to set credentials. Alternatively, create a new account.

2. Create a certificate Choose your system type - Supplier, Reseller - and enter the required details.

3. Run the tests For suppliers, the tool triggers calls to your OCTO API. For resellers, your system needs to call the issued mock endpoint.

4. Review results Each test run shows its success/fail/warning status and any issues that need to be fixed. A certificate becomes Valid when you have a full 100% successful run. Certificates remain valid for 12 months.

5. Share your certification Every certificate has a public page and a badge - this is your official OCTO certificate to share with fellow industry implementers as proof of OCTO compliance. You can also embed the OCTO Certified badge on your website or partner materials.

Why it matters

Self-certification increases trust across the ecosystem. Implementers can prove their OCTO compliance, partners can verify readiness before an integration, and OCTO can maintain a transparent, up-to-date directory of systems following the standard. It lowers friction across the entire supply chain and helps everyone ship integrations more confidently.

If you need help or want to contribute feedback during the beta period, contact [email protected].