Reminder - FINRA API Reference Data Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) Production Access

Beginning Monday, September 30, 2024, FINRA will require Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for access to all production API reference data files. To access the API via MFA, users will need to be entitled to use the product, have an assigned user name (email address) and password, answer security questions and enroll in one or more additional authentication methods. To gain access, users are required to enroll in MFA in the production environment. Member firms who wish to establish new API users must do so via PDM. 

An updated TRAQS/API Multi Factor Authentication User Guide and MFA Web Help page are available for reference to the new process and signup and usage of access methods. Questions about this process are detailed on the FAQ page in the documents.

FINRA has been addressing common inquiries regarding API programmatic access. Please refer to the ADF, ORF, TRACE CA, TRACE SP, or TRACE TS API specifications to assist with programmatic download instructions.

FINRA will discontinue the use of digital certificates to access the reference data API after the close of business on Friday, September 27, 2024. Firms should test and transition to MFA as soon as possible.

** As of July 15, 2024, any new user wishing to access the API files in NTF or production must use MFA.

Please contact FINRA Client and System Management with questions regarding this notice.