Obtaining an API Key from Microsoft Platform

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What's the process to obtain an API key from Microsoft, and how many API credentials are available on the Microsoft platform?

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Obtaining an API key from Microsoft involves a few steps, which vary depending on the type of service you need the key for. Here’s a breakdown of the key acquisition processes:

Microsoft Azure API Key

  1. Create an Azure account: Start by visiting the Azure registration page and creating an account.
  2. Add a subscription: After logging in, select “Subscriptions,” then click “Add” and choose “Pay as you go.” Fill in the required details and complete the verification process.
  3. Create a Cognitive Services resource: Go to the main menu and select “Home.” Click “Create Resource” and search for “Cognitive Services.” Follow the prompts to create the resource, selecting the subscription you just added.
  4. Get the API key and endpoint: After deployment, click “Go to resource” and copy the provided API key and endpoint.

Bing Maps API Key

  1. Sign in to Bing Maps Dev Center: Visit the Bing Maps Dev Center and sign in with your Microsoft account.
  2. Go to “My Account”: Click on “My Account” and then “My Keys.”
  3. Create a new key: Fill out the form and click “Create” to get your API key details.

Microsoft Entra Verified ID API Key

  1. Create an application in Azure AD: Register your application in Azure Active Directory and generate a client secret.
  2. Use OAuth 2.0 client credentials grant flow: Use the client ID and client secret to request an access token using the OAuth 2.0 client credentials grant flow.
  3. Get the access token: Use the access token with the required scopes to make requests to the Microsoft Entra Verified ID API.

Office 365 Management APIs Key

  1. Register your application in Azure AD: Register your application in Azure Active Directory and create a client secret.
  2. Use the client secret: Use the client secret to request an access token for accessing Office 365 Management APIs.

In terms of API credentials available on the Microsoft platform, there are several services offering unique keys:

  • Azure API Key for Azure services
  • Bing Maps API Key for geospatial data and mapping applications
  • Microsoft Entra Verified ID API Key for issuing and verifying credentials
  • Office 365 Management APIs Key for managing Office 365 services

Remember to store your API keys securely, either in a key vault or securely within your code.