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Getting started with REST services:

Step 1. Get an account Choose “Developer” for the key type.

Step 2. Read the Reference API docs

Step 3. Read the terms of use

Getting started with SOAP services:

Step 1. Get an account Choose “Developer” for the key type.

Step 2. Read the Reference API docs

Step 3. Read the terms of use

Getting started with the Spatial Data Services:

Step 1. Get an account Choose “Developer” for the key type.

Step 2. Read the Reference API docs

Step 3. Read the terms of use

 Further Reading:

FAQ

 Using Jquery with the Bing Maps REST API

Bing Maps Spatial Data Services– Part 1 creating your datasource

Bing Maps Spatial Data Services –Part 2 uploading your data

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