### Public Beta Feature  
This documentation covers a feature currently in Public Beta. Access is available to anyone interested in building personalized experiences for their end-users.  
This feature is subject to the [Personalization API (Self-Service) Public Beta End user License Agreement](https://location.foursquare.com/legal/terms/personalization-apis-self-service-eula/) 📄.

# Personalization API  
The Personalization API leverage user-generated content such as tastes, venue ratings, reviews, check-ins, current location, and more to power increasingly personalized and detailed app experiences.

### **Search**  
Returns places based on user-submitted keywords. Matches against names, categories, tips & tastes.

- [View Endpoints](https://docs.foursquare.com/developer/reference/search)

### **User Management**  
Create new Foursquare managed end users for your application and comply with global data and privacy regulations.

- [View Endpoints](https://docs.foursquare.com/developer/reference/user-management)

### **User Generated Content**  
Power rich location searches helping users find the best places through access to photos, reviews, tips, and more.

- [View Endpoints](https://docs.foursquare.com/developer/reference/user-generated-content-overview)

### **Venues**  
Discover and explore new venues based on where a user has been or what’s popular in their area.

- [View Endpoints](https://docs.foursquare.com/developer/reference/venues)

# Usage

### **Get Started**  
In just a few simple steps, you'll be up and running with your first API call in no time!

- [Create Developer Account](https://docs.foursquare.com/developer/reference/get-started-personalized-places-api)

### **Personalization Use Cases**  
Find inspiration on how to build powerful location-aware app experiences for your mobile apps.

- [Use Case Inspiration](https://docs.foursquare.com/developer/reference/personalized-experience-use-cases)

### **API Usage**  
Learn about how to use the API including authentication, rate limits and more.

- [Authentication](https://docs.foursquare.com/developer/reference/personalization-apis-authentication)  
- [Places Categories](https://docs.foursquare.com/developer/reference/response-fields)  
- [Places Chains](https://docs.foursquare.com/developer/reference/places-api-usage)

# Product Support

### **Developer Console**  
The gateway into Foursquare's Developer tools where developers can create API keys, set up billing, and more.

- [Learn More](https://docs.foursquare.com/reference/developer-console-for-personalization-api)

### **FAQs**  
Get the answers to our most common questions regarding usage of the Developer Console and related topics.

- [View All](https://docs.foursquare.com/developer/reference/places-api-faqs)

### **Release Notes**  
Discover the most recent improvements, including the addition of new functionality and other important changes.

- [Latest Release](https://docs.foursquare.com/developer/reference/personalization-api-release-notes)

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