Getting started

Defra’s API service is still being developed. Right now, you’re welcome to try the current sandbox service but only a small number of invited users can progress to full production integration.

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1. Find out what APIs are available 1 Show

   Defra offers a number of API integrations across different categories of import and export, such as fish and animal products.

   • Explore APIs

2. Review API Documentation 2 Show

   Explore technical details of API integration.

   • General documentation
   • Technical Documentation on APIs

3. Create an account 3 Show

   To start integrating with DEFRA APIs you need to create an account.

   • Create an Account

4. Try a sample project 4 Show

   Try out the steps for authenticating as a user, accepting the relevant scopes, contacting a protected Defra API and then viewing the response.

   • View a sample project

5. Create a sandbox application 5 Show

   Create and test your application using DEFRA's sandbox environment.

   • Create a sandbox application

6. Apply to go live 6 Show

   Right now, only a small number of invited users can progress to full production integration. When full production integration is available to you, we’ll notify you using your registration email address. You can then apply for full production integration.