Access Credentials

The LSEG Data Libraries are designed as ease-of-use interfaces, available in multiple programming languages, allowing the developer a consistent way to access content from multiple supporting access points.  As outlined within the Concepts and Design section of the documentation, the libraries support access to content from either the Desktop (LSEG Workspace), directly from the cloud (LSEG Data Platform), or via a locally deployed enterprise installation (RTMDS/ADS).

The following guide will outline the required credentials, depending on how you wish to access the content.

Access Points

Each point of access will require unique credentials to retrieve content. 

Desktop - LSEG Workspace

When accessing content from the desktop, you should have already obtained a valid desktop login.  Therefore, to access content using the libraries, you will need an App Key which is required for a Desktop Session.

Content Support: Streaming, Request/Reply, Alerts, Bulk.

 

Platform - LSEG Data Platform (LDP)

Accessing content directly within the cloud utilizes the OAuth 2.0 specification to ensure secure communication.  While the libraries will shield the user from OAuth token management, the following credentials will be required to access content using the Platform Session:

User ID / Machine ID A User ID or Machine ID provided to you.
Password The User / Machine Password provided/created by you.
App Key An Application Key used to monitor the application. Users can generate/manage their application IDs here.

To acquire your Platform credentials, you will need to reach out to your LSEG Account Manager.

Content Support: Streaming, Request/Reply, Alerts, Bulk.

 

Streaming services within a deployed RTMDS

LSEG offers streaming capabilities from the platform through deployed managed services.  When accessing deployed streaming services, clients will typically require the following access credentials:

  • Hostname/IP and port of the specific streaming server
  • Optionally, DACS (Data Access Control System) credentials:
    • UserName
    • Position
    • Application ID

To acquire credentials to access your deployed ADS servers using a Platform Session within the libraries, you will need to reach out to your local market data manager.

Content Support: Streaming.

Next Steps

Once you have acquired the required credentials, you can now move on to the following Quick Start guides: