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# PingDirectory Consent API Reference

Before you read the Consent API topics or use the Consent API, review the following topics:

* [Introduction to the Consent Service and Consent API](https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingdirectory/latest/consent_solution_guide/pd_cs_intro_consent_service_api.html)

* [Consent Service configuration](https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingdirectory/latest/consent_solution_guide/pd_cs_config_consent_service.html)

* [Manage consents](https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingdirectory/latest/consent_solution_guide/pd_cs_config_consent_service.html)

In addition, ensure you are familiar with HTTP headers, methods, and response codes. For more information, refer to the following articles:

* [HTTP headers](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Headers)

* [HTTP request methods](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Methods)

* [HTTP response status codes](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Status)