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# Direct Data



Direct Data API provides high-speed read-only data access to Vault. The following endpoints allow you to retrieve available Direct Data files and download them. Learn more about [Direct Data API](/direct-data-api/overview).

<Aside>Direct Data API is not enabled by default. To enable it in your Vault, navigate to <b>Admin > Settings > General Settings</b> and select <b>Enable Direct Data API</b>. Veeva EDC supports Study File Format instead of Direct Data API. For more information, see the [Clinical Data Veeva Developer Portal](https://developer-cdms.veevavault.com/cdb-api/24.3/#study-file-format).</Aside>
To use Direct Data API endpoints, your Vault integration user’s security profile and permission set must grant the [appropriate permissions](/direct-data-api/references/direct-data-permissions).



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