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How to request API Access
Access to this API is strictly governed by the respective data stewards and requires their approval. There are multiple steps to gain access to this API. Please follow the steps below in order:
- Submit a Request: Submit a request through the API access form and follow the instructions provided.
- Log in with the Service Account: Upon completion and approval of the API access form, log out of this API portal and log back in using the "Service Account/Special Purpose ID" specified in the API access form. Click the "Request Access" button in the top right corner of this page. Create a new application and name it to reflect your client application in a way that is identifiable to the API team (please avoid using spaces or special characters). Once the application is created and the access request is submitted, you will receive a client_id and client_secret.
- Obtain an OAuth 2.0 Access Token: Follow the instructions to obtain an OAuth 2.0 access token.
For more information on APIs, tools, testing, and other resources, please refer to the NYU Developer Portal.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at api-team@nyu.edu.
API Request Submission
To gain access to the API, please follow these steps:
1.Complete the API Access Approval Form:Visit https://approval.api.it.nyu.edu.
- Click on “API Access.”
- Fill out the form to the best of your knowledge.
2.Approval Process:
- Architecture Review Board (ARB) Review: After receiving your request, we will contact you to schedule an ARB Review meeting. During this review, the ARB will evaluate your technical implementation to ensure it meets technology requirements and security standards. This step includes preparing a set of supporting documents that will be used for final Data Steward Approval. Expect this process to take approximately two to three weeks.
- Data Steward Approval:Upon completion of the ARB Review, your request will be forwarded to the Data Stewards for final approval. This step may take up to three weeks to complete.