How do I add Subscription Privileges to access user data via an API?
Below are the steps for allowing a user to access your user database via an API.
1. In the User Manager, create a new user or find an existing user in the User Manager under Marketing in your dashboard.
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2. After opening the user's record scroll down to Privileges.
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3. Select API-User Read and/or API-User Write by clicking the box next to each.
- API-User Read: Allows the user to read information about users from the API.
- API-User Write: Allows the user to write to update / create users to the API.
By granting a user both privileges, they will be able to perform all actions possible via the User API.
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4. Click Save Changes
5. To the right of Privileges you'll see Roles.
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6. Select Basic Admin User under Roles.
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7. Access the API URL to verify access.
Below is a sample URL to verify Read privileges:
Please ask your solutions manager if you have any questions.