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API with credentials that go beyond just username / password

MemphLantAntonio
8 - Asteroid

Hi all, I am new to APIs but desiring to automate pulling some data from the web. The issue I am having is it has several different fields that need to be entered to log in. I see that the connection screen on the Download tool has username and password, but if you look at the attached, my website ( 

https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/webforms2/spring/validationLogin?execution=e1s1 ) has quite a few fields that require entry to get past the credentials screen. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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MemphLantAntonio
8 - Asteroid

I should also mention the credentialing is multi-step, as there is an initial screen where you enter the DEA number, then te second screen from screenshot with all of the other info (zip code, expiration, license #, etc)

apathetichell
19 - Altair

Hi -  that's a web login screen. That's not an API interface. API is how applications (programs) connect to other programs. I do not know if that site has an API Guide - but it would probably be for authorized users and provide separate steps for connecting and authenticating - usually with a specific client key/client password.

MemphLantAntonio
8 - Asteroid

Thanks, you are right. Are there no ways to use the download tool for this type of application?

apathetichell
19 - Altair

I would recommend looking at an RPA tool like UiPath which allows for front end automation.

MemphLantAntonio
8 - Asteroid

Thanks, I had actually considered UIPath and it does sound like that may be the best approach.

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