I am currently working on a project using the Ionic framework. I have successfully converted my Ionic application into an APK format. Now, I need to connect this application to a REST API by hosting it. Could you please guide me on how to achieve this?

Previously, I attempted to connect my application to the REST API using IIS (Internet Information Services), but my efforts were unsuccessful. Can you provide a step-by-step process or any recommendations to help me successfully connect my Ionic app to a REST API?