Using ImageSearch

You can access ImageSearch on a web-based service management platform, that is, the management console, or using HTTPS-based APIs.

• You can subscribe to ImageSearch on the management console and view the number of successful and failed API calls.
• If you access ImageSearch through APIs, you need to integrate ImageSearch to a third-party system.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Obtain request authentication information.
   You can use either of the following authentication methods to call an ImageSearch API:

   • Token authentication: Requests are authenticated using tokens. For details, see Token Authentication in the ImageSearch API Reference.
   • AK/SK authentication: Requests are encrypted using the access key (AK) and secret key (SK) to provide higher security. For details, see AK/SK Authentication in the ImageSearch API Reference.
2. (Optional) Authorize OBS.

   If you want to use OBS to store data, log in to the ImageSearch management console and authorize the corresponding instance on the Instance Management page.

3. Call an API.

   ImageSearch is provided through open APIs. For details about how to use the APIs, see the ImageSearch API Reference.

4. Query service usage.

   You can view the API call statistics on the ImageSearch management console.