.. _faq:

Frequently Asked Questions
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1. **Question:** What is CWMS Data API?
   
   **Answer:** CWMS Data API is a web service that provides access to water management data. Review the :ref:`glossary`
   for more information.

2. **Question:** How do I get started with CWMS Data API?
   
   **Answer:** You can get started by reading the documentation and following the setup instructions provided.

3. **Question:** What kind of data can I access using CWMS Data API?
   
   **Answer:** You can access various types of water management data including reservoir levels, inflows, outflows,
   and more.

4. **Question:** Is there any authentication required to use the API?
   
   **Answer:** Yes, you need to obtain an API key to authenticate your requests that require writing, updating, or
   deleting data, or if the endpoint contains sensitive data (API Keys, etc).

5. **Question:** Where can I find more information?
   
   **Answer:** This site contains user information but we also have a
   `SwaggerUI <https://cwms-data.usace.army.mil/cwms-data>`_ for developers to experiment with the endpoints.