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title: Use REST/HTTP
description: This guide shows you how to configure and use DS REST APIs to access directory services over HTTP. The RESTful HTTP APIs return directory data as JSON resources. DS APIs are based on the Common REST API framework.
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# Use REST/HTTP

This guide shows you how to configure and use DS REST APIs to access directory services over HTTP. The RESTful HTTP APIs return directory data as JSON resources. DS APIs are based on the Common REST API framework.

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#### [Create](create-rest.html)

Create resources over HTTP.

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#### [Read](read-rest.html)

Read resources over HTTP.

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#### [Update](update-rest.html)

Update resources over HTTP.

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#### [Delete](delete-rest.html)

Delete resources over HTTP.

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#### [Search](query-rest.html)

Query DS over HTTP.

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#### [Passwords/Accounts](action-rest.html)

Manage passwords and accounts.