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Platform Overview Platform Overview
High-precision data and advanced tooling in one place
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Maps & Data Maps & Data
Build high-quality maps using fresh location data
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Map Data Map Data
Create fresh, accurate maps and layer global information
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Dynamic Map Content Dynamic Map Content
Explore industry-leading map content
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Maps for ADAS & HAD Maps for ADAS & HAD
Help vehicles see beyond sensors with location data sources
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Services Services
Browse our extensive range of services and APIs
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Routing Routing
Make journey planning easier with our routing portfolio
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Geocoding & Search Geocoding & Search
Translate addresses into accurate geocoordinates
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Map Rendering Map Rendering
Highly customizable graphics and real-time map data
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Positioning Positioning
Pinpoint devices and assets locations with precision
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Tools Tools
Build solutions with our flexible developer tools and applications
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HERE Studio HERE Studio
Visualize, style and edit location data
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HERE Workspace HERE Workspace
Create location-centric products and services in one space
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HERE Marketplace HERE Marketplace
Source, buy, sell and trade location assets
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HERE SDK HERE SDK
Build advanced location-enabled applications
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HERE Live Sense SDK HERE Live Sense SDK
Enhance driver awareness by using AI
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HERE Anonymizer HERE Anonymizer
Maximize location data while supporting regulatory compliance
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Capabilities Capabilities
Everything you need for your location-related use case
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Visualize Data Visualize Data
Identify complex trends and patterns
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Generate Insights Generate Insights
Transform location data into compelling stories
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Build Applications Build Applications
Create feature-rich products designed for business
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Develop Services Develop Services
Produce tailored service experiences
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Make Maps Make Maps
Create and use custom digital maps
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Fleet Management Fleet Management
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Supply Chain Supply Chain
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Urban Mobility Urban Mobility
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Public Safety Public Safety
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HERE Last Mile HERE Last Mile
Optimize your last mile deliveries
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HERE Asset Tracking HERE Asset Tracking
Track assets in real-time with our end-to-end solution
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HERE Navigation HERE Navigation
Use our off-the shelf navigation system
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HERE WeGo HERE WeGo
Enjoy your journey with our new navigation app
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Authentication on HERE platform

Once you’ve set-up your account on HERE platform, and got a tour of the platform, you are ready to start building your location-centric app with HERE APIs. The first step in building the app is to authenticate HERE APIs on platform.here.com.
Why do you need to know about authentication?
HERE APIs accept requests only from authorized applications. Requests from anonymous applications are rejected. API Authentication can be done via API keys and via OAuth credentials.
How to authenticate the app?
It is not as hard as it sounds. We will walk through it in 2 simple steps:
- Create and register an app on HERE platform
- Create API keys or OAuth credentials
Step 1: Create and register an app
On the platform portal page, under Access location services, click on Create an app. It opens the Register new app dialog. Enter an app name and click Register.
Creating an app
Step 2: Authenticate the app
Once the app is created, you can see the 2 methods of authentication. Let's start with OAuth 2.0 credentials.
Generating OAuth 2.0 token
Be sure to download the credentials file or save the Access key secret. Once this dialog is closed, the secret key cannot be retrieved.
OAuth credentials (access key and secret) created through HERE platform are used to request an Access Token. You will include the Access Token in your requests to the HERE APIs.
Another way to authenticate the app is to use an API Key:
Generating API Keys
That's it! Either of these keys can be used in app development.
To access the keys later, click your name on the top right of HERE platform, go to Account Settings, then select Apps tab on the top to see the list of your applications.
Accessing API keys and OAuth credentials
The HERE platform is the one-stop shop for everything with HERE Location Services. Get started with platform, create your API keys and start building your location-based applications. Leave a comment or reach us on Twitter at @heredev. Excited to see your work!
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