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

As previously communicated, FINRA will require Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for access to all production API reference data files.

The test period for this project will continue through Friday, January 10, 2025, and the use of digital certificates will continue to be supported through this date so clients can successfully migrate. FINRA encourages API clients to test their MFA process in the Nasdaq Test Facility (NTF) in order to ensure processing success prior to attempting its use in the production region.

Note: Clients can convert to MFA prior to January 13, 2025. FINRA recommends clients’ test MFA prior to migrating their process to production.

Beginning on Monday, January 13, 2025, FINRA will no longer support the use of digital certificates to access the Reference data API and clients must have converted to MFA by this date. FINRA will not extend the use of digital certificates beyond this date. Failure to use MFA starting on January 13, 2025 will prevent access to any API reference data files and users will not be able to download security master files (such as TRACE CA Security Master, TRACE TS Security Master, ORF Security Master) or security daily list updates.

To access the API via MFA, users will need to be entitled to use the product, have an assigned username (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.

A 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.

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, January 10, 2025. Clients should test and transition to MFA as soon as possible.

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