Getting started

Before accessing the service, you will need to register for the coding service (see Registration). You will also need to consider the following:

• What you need to set up to pass the API packet to your API endpoint (url).
• What data you are going to code.
• Whether you need single record coding, small batch coding (up to 300 records), or large batch coding.
• Whether you need to clean the data first (for example, batch data will need to fit specific formats).

See also Coding Service formats.

The use of the Coding Service API is governed by the Coding Service Terms of Use (which includes Service Level Expectations). All API users will be required to accept these Terms of Use prior to gaining access to the service. 

Users requesting access to the service must be appropriately authorised to accept the Terms of Use on behalf of their organisation. 

To register for the service and request client credentials, please read and accept the Terms of Use and complete the Registration Form. 

 Once you have registered, your ABS contact will email you: 

•  A client identifier, clientID.
• A client secret, clientSecret. This must be kept confidential as it is used when authenticating your requests. 

The ABS will monitor registrations for usage, and users will be notified via email if their access is under review.