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Foursquare API

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Overview

Interact with Foursquare users and places (geolocation-based checkins, photos, tips, events, etc)

Foursquare is a social API. Requests are authenticated with OAuth. It is served over HTTPS.

At a glance

Authentication
OAuth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Social

Questions

Does the Foursquare API need an API key?

Yes. The Foursquare API uses OAuth authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.

Does the Foursquare API support HTTPS?

Yes, the Foursquare API is served over HTTPS.

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