Getting Started

Getting Started

1. Get your API key

   You’ll need a Client ID and Client Secret for each application you create. To create a key, you’ll need to supply us with some basic information about your application. Don’t worry if you’re not sure about all of the information, you can always edit it later.

   Register a new application
   

   We also recommend you use one of our official API libraries

2. Get an access token

   To make API requests you will need an Access token. If you want to make requests on behalf of a user, that token must be authenticated.

   Vimeo uses the OAuth 2 specification. You must send your user to a Vimeo URL, where they will be given the choice to accept or deny access. If they accept, they will be redirected to your app where you must exchange a code for your access token.

   See the authentication documentation

3. Make API calls to Vimeo

   Once you have an access token, you can make API calls. The API has access to most of Vimeo's features.

   How to make an API request

   See the list of API Endpoints

4. Upload a video

   Vimeo provides two different upload workflows. All applications must be approved for upload access before they can upload.

   Upload Documentation

5. Stay up to date

   Follow us on Api Changelog and check out our Roadmap to keep up-to-date with changes in the API.