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Can I still use the Advanced API?

While developers may continue using the Advanced API, we strongly recommend using our new API instead. Be aware that we no longer provide support for the Advanced API, and will not be making any feature updates to it. The Advanced API will be shut down in the future, and in doing so your app will break any integrations. In short: Use at your own risk!

If you still wish to access the Advanced API, please let us know exactly what app or service you're using. If you're developing your own app and need Advanced API access or features, please contact us so our engineers can get you started using our new API (we promise, it's way, way better).

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Where can I get documentation on the old API?

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

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How can I make sure my app doesn't get rate limited?

We've got plenty of tips for avoiding rate limiting here: Best Practices, Rate Limiting, and Terms of Service.

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What can I do with the Advanced API?

Lots of stuff! It's all documented here: developer.vimeo.com/apis/advanced/methods

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Where can I go to request access to the advanced API / get an API key?

Visit developer.vimeo.com/apps to create a new API application. This will provide you with a KEY and a SECRET. You'll know what to do.

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Do I need permission to use the Simple API?

Nope. You don't have to request access in order to use our Simple API.

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What if I want to play with the player?

All our player documentation is right here: developer.vimeo.com/player

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Why aren't my private videos appearing in the API?

You may be using the Simple API which only provides public data. You'll need to use the Advanced API to access private videos, you can create an application here: developer.vimeo.com/apps

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