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Ed-Fi Credential: API Credentials and LEA Management
Ed-Fi Credential Application Overview
Technology vendors must obtain approval from the school district or choice school before they can transmit data to the WISEdata through a REST API. The Ed-Fi Credential application provides a method for districts/schools to authorize the transmission of data.
To gain access to the Ed-Fi Credential application, you first need to create a User Account (follow the self-registration process for MyWisconsin ID (UAT) or MyWisconsin ID (PROD). After you obtain user credentials, fill out this access request form.
Click the links below to navigate to different sections of this screen:
Profile
This screen is broken into three sections: Current User, Ed-Fi URLs and Ed-Fi Credential Users. Out of the full user list, a select number of these technical vendor users have access to the Ed-Fi Credential application to manage data submissions on the district/school’s behalf.
Current User - This is the Name, Email and Vendor of the person logged into the application.
Ed-Fi URLs - The Profile screen includes the Ed-Fi URL's that vendors use to access the ODS / API. Three URLs are listed:
Authentication is used for retrieving a session token
Base is the path to the Ed-Fi ODS API
Swagger is the Open API (Swagger) base
The Ed-Fi API is a service secured via OAuth 2. An OAuth key and secret (per district/school) are needed to make REST calls. The Ed-Fi Credential application is the source for key/secret for all districts/schools that subscribe to technology vendors. When a school/district subscribes or modifies a vendor subscription an email is sent to the primary vendor contact(s).
Ed-Fi Credential Users - Contains a list of vendor users, with their emails and email domains. These users receive system generated emails.
Credentials
The Ed-Fi Credential application generates encryption keys and secrets that are used to establish a secure connection between the technology product and DPI.
The Credentials screen provide 4 key functions:
Displays the API credentials (key/secret) for each district/school and visible until used. Secret codes are stored in a hashed format.
Vendors and LEAs have the ability to Reset option to enter one of their own.
Content on this screen is searchable using the the Search box.
View Access Details for a list or resources your subscriptions provides access and what actions are allowable.
Keep credentials, keys, and secrets confidential. Do not share via email. Both LEAs and Vendors can view credentials within in this application.
LEA Monitoring
This screen allows vendors to check up on error volumes and common errors for districts/schools. The LEA Monitoring screen may help vendors offer proactive customer support by spotting or anticipating issues in advance and extending support to resolve it.
From this screen, you can:
API Keys with API errors in last 24 hours: View LEAs with API (L1) errors encountered within the past 24 hours. Click ‘Details’ to see the associated endpoints.
EdOrgs with L2 Messages and Record Count: Review a detailed list of L2 errors, along with knowledge base articles to help with troubleshooting (Click ‘details’).
Educational Organizations with Zero Counts: Support LEAs by identifying support opportunities early for LEAs with Zero Enrollments, SSEPA records, Roster or Discipline data.
Filter the list using the dropdown menus or the Search box.
LEA Info
This screen allows the vendor to select an LEA that uses their product. The screen is broken into two sections, the top displaying the contact information and the lower half the associated active schools. With each school ID you will LEA information such as the LEA ID (aka Ed-Fi ID), School ID/Code, the school’s name, participation status in the All School Report card (Choice only) and a WIR ID when available.
Vendor Resources
The DPI provides a space for vendor resources that can be accessed by LEA's and DPI’s Customer Services Team when using the WISEdata Portal.
Ensure that requested resources are available for your clients, click on the vendor resources tab menu. The screen contains instructions and the ability to manage your Vendor Resource catalog. Here you can add, delete, and edit available resources.
Your clients will find the resources you upload in the WISEdata Portal under the Resources menu, where they can select "Vendor Resources". When the LEAs select a vendor from the Vendor dropdown list, the system will display the associated material links.
Vendor Contacts
Vendors are able to manage their own contact information within the Ed-Fi Credential application. These users can edit and update their contact information directly in the application. Only Vendor Contacts provided in EdFiCredential (PROD) will receive communications from DPI. Types of contacts include:
Primary - Typically the Product Owner who works directly with the DPI Vendor Relationship Manager and others identified by the vendor
Technical - Key technical resources that work closely with the DPI to manage the API and data standards
Support - Those who work directly with the LEAs
Ed-Fi API Resources
Use this page to view and search Ed‑Fi resources (endpoint) and descriptors relevant to DPI. Use by selecting the parameters or search item you want to find.
Select a Data Standard (e.g., Data Standard v5)
Use the Search box to find a specific resource or descriptor
Check or uncheck filters to refine results:
Include Descriptors – show descriptor values
Exclude Resources Not Used by DPI – focus on DPI-used items
Results will be returned in a table that can be exported with the following:
Ed‑Fi Resource – Resource or descriptor name
Used at DPI – Indicates DPI usage
Includes / Filters – Shows additional data brought in or excluded
Claimsets – Available permissions (create, update, delete)
Vendors can contact us using the "Vendor Access and Inquiry" form.