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What is the Vimeo API and what can I do with it?

The Vimeo API, or Application Programming Interface, is a way for developers to gain access to certain parts of the Vimeo website to create an application using data from Vimeo. To use the API, you will need to create an API Application on our developer site.

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Where can I get documentation on the Vimeo API?

All API documentation and examples are located at developer.vimeo.com/api.

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How can I keep track of API updates?

For information on changes we make or issues we're working on, check out our help page: developer.vimeo.com/help

​For information on upcoming features, check out our roadmap: developer.vimeo.com/api/roadmap

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What should I know when integrating with Vimeo?

All requests require an access token. Access tokens help us understand which application is making a request, and which user is making a request. You can create these on your app page, or generate them on the fly.

Additionally, make sure you read and adhere to all of our guidelines: https://developer.vimeo.com/guidelines

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My app is old, or has been compromised. How can I disable it?

Please contact Vimeo immediately at https://vimeo.com/help/contact.

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My Access token has been compromised. How can I disable it?

You have three options:
  • ​Ask Vimeo to disable your app. All requests made by tokens associated with that app will fail.
  • Disconnect your account from Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/settings/apps. This only works if your token was authenticated, and will remove all tokens generated by that app for your account.
  • Contact Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/help/contact with the token, and we can delete it for you.

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Can I change the scope of an access token after I have created it?

No. You must generate a new access token if you need to add additional scopes.

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Do tokens expire?

Access tokens and client tokens never expire.

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I’ve encountered an error, or unexpected behavior. What should I do?

Tell us! Send as much information as possible to https://vimeo.com/help/contact. To retrieve all available information, we highly recommend using runscope.com.

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