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Get your NPS API key

The National Park Service API requires a free API key. Fill out a short registration form and the key will be emailed to you.

1

Open the NPS Developer sign-up page

2

Fill out the registration form

Enter your First Name, Last Name, and Email (all required). The “How will you use the APIs?” field is optional.

3

Submit and check your email

Click Sign up. Your API key will be sent to the email address you provided.

Linking the Account from the Hub

1

Navigate to the Hub

Use one of the three Linking Account Methods to access the Hub.
2

Fill out the fields

Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:
  • API Key
3

Connect

  • Click Connect
  • If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider’s authorization flow.
  • Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup

If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account in your Accounts page.