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

As previously communicated, beginning Monday, January 13, 2025, FINRA will require Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for access to all production API reference data files. 

Beginning on January 13, 2025, FINRA will no longer support the use of digital certificates to access the Reference data API and only MFA access will be supported.  Failure to use MFA starting on that date will result in the loss of access to 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. FINRA will not extend the date of this transition past January 13, 2025.

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. 

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. 

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. Users should test and transition to MFA as soon as possible. 

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